Topical Application

Updated: July 12, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

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Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

pramoxine /hydrocortisone topical

Apply every 6-8 hours to the affected area

lavender

mix 1-4 drops of lavender oil with a teaspoon of base oil such as almond or olive
it's important to note that the oil mixture should only be used externally or by inhalation
For both internal and external use, a tincture can be prepared using a ratio of 1:4 20-40 drops three times a day

vitamins A & D topical

Indicated for Skin Protection:

Apply to the affected areas topically whenever necessary.

benzocaine/butamben/tetracaine topical

Minor dermal procedure
Spread 2.5 g of cream upon area of 20 to 25 cm of skin region for minimum 60 minutes
Major dermal procedure
Spread 2 g of the cream upon area of 10 cm of skin region and allow to stay in contact with skin for minimum 2 hours
Genital mucous membrane
For male genital skin: spread thick layer of cream around 1 g/10 cm upon skin region for at least 15 minutes
For female genital mucous membranes: spread a thick layer around 5 to 10 g of cream for about 5 to 10 minutes

iodine

For minor bacterial skin infections
Use as per requirement, follow directions on the label
Avoid using for more than ten days

chlormidazole

Indicated for Topical Mycoses:

In vivo studies suggest topical application for 2 to 3 times a day until 4 weeks.

betulinic acid

Indicated for Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome(Under phase II trials)
:

Apply the ointment topically to the dysplastic nevi every day for four weeks, which is later removed surgically.

laurocapram

There is limited information available

vitamins A & D topical

Indicated for Skin Protection/Diaper rash:

Apply to the affected areas topically whenever necessary

benzocaine/butamben/tetracaine topical

In 0 to 3 months or less than 5 kg: put 1 g/10 cm for not more than 1 hour
In 3 to 12 months and more than 5 kg: put 2 g/20 cm for not more than 4 hours
In 1 to 6 years and more than 10 kg: put 10 g/100 cm for not more than 4 hours
In 7 to 12 years and more than 20 kg: put 20 g/200 cm for not more than 4 hours
Dosing Considerations
<7 years: minimum overall advantage than older children
Avoid using in neonates with a gestational age of 37 weeks or less
Avoid using in infants under 12 months

iodine

For minor bacterial skin infections
Children 1 month of age and over:
Use as per requirement, follow directions on the label
Avoid using for more than ten days
Infants and children under 1 month of age:
Use contraindicated

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