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Routes of medication administration

Prescription drugs can be administered in various ways. This includes oral (by mouth), enteral (into the gastrointestinal ...
If you have a fungal skin infection, your doctor may prescribe a topical form of nystatin for you. (A topical drug is applied to the skin.) Nystatin is an antifungal drug used in adults and children ...
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When you or your child has atopic dermatitis, your doctor might prescribe a topical medication (the kind you apply to your skin). Topical steroids are widely used. But sometimes these don’t work well ...
Losing your hair can bring up a ton of emotions, and it can force you to reckon with how you feel about your appearance (not to mention your age). It can make you feel desperate, but luckily, there ...
Topical rosacea medication can help calm inflammation and reduce symptoms such as redness and pimples. Healthcare professionals may prescribe oral medications for more severe cases. Rosacea is a ...
You’ve probably heard of – or even use – retinoids as part of an anti-wrinkle, anti-aging skincare routine. These vitamin-A-derived products can play a part in your treatment for moderate to severe ...
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects millions of children and adults. It often causes itching, redness, dryness, flaking, and sometimes ...
Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling down or ...