Question 1

what are topicals?

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Apply to skin: Medications you apply to the skin.  They are not ingested or injected.  The medication then penetrates the skin.

Question 2

what is topical medicine?

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Outside: It's a medication or substance that goes on that outside such as creams, ointments or drops.

Question 3

please describe the medication: topical?

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Applies to skin: Topical just refers to how a medication is applied.  In this case to the skin and is meant to treat local skin problems.  Some meds are applied to the skin but are meant to be absorbed into the body in which case we use the term "transdermal" since it is meant to pass through the skin to affect the whole body.

Question 4

can i stop toperol after taking it for 10 years?

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Not suddenly: This would be an important decision to make with your doctor. Stopping metoprolol suddenly can cause negative effects including rebound hypertension and some heart arrhythmias.

Question 5

what can i do topically for a musky wound odor other than frequent showering?

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Charcoal dressing: This begs the question that the wound has been evaluated by a health professional to determine why there is an odor.  For particularly foul smelling wounds, charcoal based dressings are great for odor absorption.  There are several companies that make such dressings and a quick internet search will give you access to options to fit your wound size and budget.  Ask your doctor for an rx.

Question 6

what is the use of topical isotretinoin?

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Acne treatment: Apply this preparation once or twice a day.
 It may take 4-6 weeks before you notice an improvement in your skin.
 Your skin may become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Avoid strong sunlight and do not use sunbeds.
 If you are a woman, you must avoid getting pregnant. Ask your doctor about suitable contraception.

Question 7

is there a topical alternative to botox?

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Many options here...: ...Depending on the specialist you consult (e.g. plastic surgeon, ENT, Ophthalmologist, Dermatologist).

Question 8

what is topical chemotherapy? and when is it used?

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Topical chemotherapy: Chemotherapy refers to the treatment of conditions with drugs, and often is applied to the use of anti-cancer agents (but may also be applied to others). Topical means that it is applied directly to the lesion in question and is not taken systemically (by mouth or injection) and meant to get the lesion through the blood stream. Hope this is clear. Good luck.

Question 9

what type of topical ointment is used to stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

I don't think : There's otc cream to stop bleeding. Applying pressure and ice packs should do the trick. Eating green leafy vegetables may help.If the bleeding is unusually prolonged, get checked for bleeding disorder. Stop taking Aspirin and nsaids. Take care!

Question 10

how do topical medications work? like pain-relieving patches and creams?

Accepted Answer

Too big a question. : There are many hundreds of different types of topical medications.  They all work through unique mechanisms.  Pain relieving patches such as Lidocaine effect the local nerves whereas patches such as fentanyl affect receptors in the brain.

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