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

what is the typical dose of lyrically?

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Family practice : You must mean lyrica (pregabalin). Usual starting dose is 50 mg twice a day. It can be titrated. It is used for neuropathy  pain.

Question 4

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 5

how typical is it in the general population?

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Depends: You have failed to define "it".  If you can indicate what it is, then the question can be answered.

Question 6

how would a typical case of ts be described?

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Need More Info: Which "ts" are you referring to?  Tuberous sclerosis, tourette's syndrome, turner syndrome, torkelson syndrome, tay-sachs disease, torch syndrome, and many more less common uses of the abbreviation.

Question 7

what is a typical feeding schedule for 6mth olds?

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Every 3-4 hrs: On average, every 3-4 hours.  This all depends on whether baby is hungry or not; he or she will definitely let you know if you need to be closer to the every 3 hour mark or not.

Question 8

can you tell me the typical healthy choices i can make as a teen?

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Study: Everybody will tell you to avoid drugs, alcohol & tobacco & getting fat. The time you spend studying now will pay off tremendously -- find areas you like and are good at and prepare for a career in a world that's now extremely competitive. Generally, learn time-management. Do athletics only if you truly enjoy your sport -- there's little long-term return beyond the benefits of moderate exercise.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

can you tell me the typical health problems that are brought on by not exercising?

Accepted Answer

Healthy living: Health problems brought on by not exercising are related to weight gain , cardiac issues, mental health issues, and poor overall well being. 30 minutes a day can change your life.

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