topical treatments
Medicines applied externally
Topical treatments are medications or remedies applied directly to the skin, scalp, or other body surfaces rather than taken internally.
The category includes creams, ointments, gels, patches, and medicated shampoos: The dermatologist prescribed a topical treatment for the rash.
Topical here means relating to a particular place on the body.
- capsaicinChili heat compound
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- skin creamTopical moisturizing product
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- creamRich milk fat
anti-itch cream · emollients · benzoyl peroxide · hydrocortisone · calamine · corticosteroids · zinc oxide · salicylic acid · moisturizer · coal tar · gel · retinoids · transdermal patch · psoriasis · permethrin · acne · lotion · tea tree oil
route of administration
topical treatmentspills
Oral medication units
injections · tablets · capsules · suppositories · infusions