topically
Applied to surface
Topically means in a way that relates to a particular topic or subject: The essay is organized topically rather than chronologically.
In medicine, topically means applied directly to a body surface rather than taken internally: Apply the cream topically twice daily.
These two senses come from different roots but have converged on the same spelling.
Medicated skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- balmHealing topical preparation
salve · moisturizer · applied · paste · rub · dab · smear · spread
Directly related to something
- relevantApplying to the topic
- thematicallyRelating to subject matter
- subjectMatter under discussion
- themeCentral recurring concept
issue · matter · concerning · regarding · related · apropos · germane · applicable
Medicated skin cream
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
corticosteroid · antifungal · steroid · medicated · therapeutic · pharmaceutical · dermatological · administered
Relating to skin medicine
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- complexionSkin tone, appearance
- poresMinute dermal openings
acne · eczema · psoriasis · rash · irritation · inflammation · affected · localized
ointment
Medicated skin cream
balm · salve · moisturizer · applied · paste · rub · dab · smear · spread · layer
pertinent
Directly related to something
- relevantApplying to the topic
- thematicallyRelating to subject matter
- subjectMatter under discussion
theme · issue · matter · concerning · regarding · related · apropos · germane · applicable · contextually
ointment
Medicated skin cream
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
analgesic · corticosteroid · antifungal · steroid · medicated · therapeutic · pharmaceutical · dermatological · administered · dosage
dermatological
Relating to skin medicine
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- complexionSkin tone, appearance
pores · acne · eczema · psoriasis · rash · irritation · inflammation · affected · localized · patch
- nonoralsign language, signing, gestures, body language, texting
topicallyorally
By spoken word
systemically · intravenously · internally · subcutaneously · intramuscularly
topicallyuniversally
In all cases
generally · broadly · comprehensively · globally · tangentially
- topical steroidsSurface-applied anti-inflammatory medications
- topical medicationExternal therapeutic application
- topical applicationMedicine put on body surface
- topical solutionLiquid for external application
- topical creamsMedicated skin applications
- topical humorJokes about current events