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Topical Medications
Topical medications are those applied only to the surface of the body. They come in the following forms:
- Creams
- Foams
- Gels
- Lotions
- Occlusive tapes
- Ointments
- Shampoos
- Solutions
- Sprays
In general, topical treatments are the first line for mild-to-moderate psoriasis, but they may also be used, alone or in combination, with more powerful treatments for moderate-to-severe cases. Topical medicines rarely clear up symptoms completely, however.
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From Our Experts
Topical Pain Medications: Which Ones Do the Job?
In a prior entry, I discussed Voltaren Gel. But there are some other prescription topical agents worth talking about this fine morning. ... Read more »
A Closer Look at Topical Anti-Inflammatory Medications
Taking a medication by mouth is not the only way to deliver chemicals into the body. The skin is capable of absorbing chemicals both toxic,... Read more »
Has Your Loved One Has Lost Ground Mentally After Hospitalization? It...
Frequently, I talk with people who have gotten their elderly parent home from a hospital stay, expecting an improvement in health, and... Read more »
The Topic is Topicals: Voltaren Gel
For patients with chronic pain involving limited areas of the body, they might not have to expose themselves to the toxicities of... Read more »
Non-Prescription Topical Pain Relievers Worth Trying
Pain relief can be available without a prescription. And for centuries, ointments, rubs and liniments have been applied to the skin over... Read more »
From Our Sources
Scientists create long-acting local anesthetic
U.S. researchers have created a new, slow-release injectable nerve block that could be used as a long-lasting local anesthetic for the treatment of... Read more »
Anesthetic linked to Alzheimer's
For elderly people undergoing surgery, intravenous anesthetics may be a safer option than inhaled anesthetics. According to a new study, inhaled... Read more »
Ultrasound Plus Injection of Anesthetic Helps Relieve Pain of ...
Source: eOrthopod
A snapping hip can cause deep groin pain, burning in the groin, or a popping/snapping sensation that can be quite painful. It often doesn't respond... Read more »
Topical gel for overactive bladder effective in new trials
Drugmaker Watson Pharmaceuticals is reporting that data from three new studies shows that its new topical treatment for overactive bladder syndrome... Read more »
Topical ED cream shows promise
A new topical cream may relieve symptoms of ED for men who are not able to take oral medications. Researchers studying rats found that the... Read more »
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