Topical Treatment Definition
Topical Treatment is a term given to a form of medication that is applied directly to the skin.
It normally takes the form of a cream, gel, liquid, ointment or oil and is applied directly to the affected part.
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body.
Most often topical administration means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams, foams, gels, lotions, and ointments.
Topical treatment are in widespread use for many of the most common forms of skin diseases such as acne, psoriasis, athlete’s foot and so on.
Many topical medication treatments are available over the counter, but some are only available on prescription from a doctor, such as steroids.
Topical solution
Topical solutions can be marketed as drops, rinses, or sprays, ar e generally of low viscosity, and often use alcohol or water in the base.
These are usually a powder dissolved in alcohol, water, and sometimes oil; although a solution that uses alcohol as a base ingredient, as in topical steroids, can cause drying of the skin.
There is significant variability among brands, and some solutions may cause irritation, depending on the preservative(s) and fragrances used in the base