Topical Agent
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- activated collagen
- anorectal preparation
- antibiotic-glucocorticoid combination
- astringent
- bronopol (Gold-Bloc)
- chloroacetate
- cornstarch
- decanoate; decanoic acid; capric acid [C10:0] (EpiCeram)
- estradiol vaginal tablet (Vagifem)
- ethanol topical (Avant, Triseptin)
- eugenol
- LidoSite
- methyl aminolevulinate (MAL, Metvix, Metvixia)
- topical anesthetic
- topical antiseptic
- topical enzymatic agent
- topical immunomodulator (TIM)
- topical urea (Keratol)
Notes
- ~ 30 g of topical product are needed to cover the average body once
- ointments
- generally petroleum-based
- have more emollient effect than creams or lotions
- particularly effective when the skin requires additional barrier protection, i.e. vulvar dermatoses
- lotions
- spread easily
- useful in treating large areas of skin
- skin dries faster than creams or ointments
- foams & solutions
- spread easily
- dry without significant residue
- useful for treating dermatoses in skin supporting hair
More General Terms
References
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009
