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topical

(Science: pharmacology) Pertaining to a particular surface area, as a topical anti-infective applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied.

Origin: Gr. Topikos


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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... such as asthma, during condition like psoriasis and in eczema. These conditions are also often dealt through the corticosteroid pills or topical creams as well and these are normally prescribed to individuals affected by these conditions. The price paid for the reduction of the inflammation ...

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by Jennuan
Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:21 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Replies: 299
Views: 484383

Bacteriophages and Acne?

... medium is simple and listed on their website: http://www.atcc.org/Attachments/2333.pdf As for fragments, it probably depends how they are used (topical vs ingestion) but I suspecta density gradient centrifugation might help separate the different fragments. But other methods might beb better/safer/more ...

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by canalon
Tue May 27, 2008 5:08 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Bacteriophages and Acne?
Replies: 6
Views: 1988

topical steroids

... (for comparison's sake, hydrocortisone is about a fourth of the strength of prednisone, and dexamethasone is around 50x as potent). There are also topical immunomodulators (Protopic and Elidel) out there for eczema; definitely worth looking into if this question is about yourself. But no, you don't ...

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by crashxxbrn
Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:36 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: topical steroids
Replies: 5
Views: 825

topical steroids

I am not sure but it might be Langerhans cells digest them before it takes effect :? Topical means applied on the skin DrStein They are not likely to be digested. As for an attenuation of the effects of such creams over time, I have no idea if it is likely or how ...

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by canalon
Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:42 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: topical steroids
Replies: 5
Views: 825

topical steroids

Is it possible to become 'resistant' or 'immune' to topical steroids eg hydrocortisone used for eczema? As in will their effectiveness decrease with usage?

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by Cotton King
Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:19 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: topical steroids
Replies: 5
Views: 825
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