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The 15 pages that link to Topical medication, each with the reason it gives.

• Pharmaceutical formulationRelated: Topical formulation balances spreadability, residence on skin, and drug penetration.

• MinoxidilNarrower topic: Hair-growth treatment applies minoxidil to the scalp rather than relying on its oral blood-pressure effects.

• Benzoyl peroxideNarrower topic: Acne products deliver benzoyl peroxide directly to affected skin.

• Dosage formRelated: Creams, ointments, and gels adapt medicines for application to skin or other surfaces.

• TerbinafineCompared with: Topical formulations suit localized skin disease, while nail or extensive infection may require oral treatment.

• Transdermal patchCompared with: Topical treatments chiefly act locally, while transdermal patches seek systemic absorption.

• AntifungalRelated: Topical antifungals can treat localized infections while limiting systemic exposure.

• Azelaic acidNarrower topic: Azelaic acid is used chiefly in creams, gels, and foams applied to affected skin.

• Route of administrationCompared with: Local topical treatment differs from routes intended to produce systemic exposure.

• Benzyl alcoholRelated: Benzyl alcohol appears in some topical formulations as a solvent or preservative.

• ClotrimazoleRelated: Most clotrimazole products deliver the drug locally to infected tissue.

• Tincture of iodineNarrower topic: Tincture belongs to this broad category, though its alcohol content limits suitable application sites.

• Aluminium triacetateNarrower topic: Medicinal aluminium acetate preparations are applied locally rather than taken systemically.

• Pharmaceutical preparationsRelated: Creams, ointments, and gels deliver drug to skin or other surfaces.

• XylometazolineNarrower topic: Nasal xylometazoline is applied locally rather than taken primarily for systemic action.