what are topical preparations?

Question

importance of topical preparation?

Answer 1

Topical preparations are creams, lotions and ointments etc. meant for local application to the area concerned (bruises, burns, cuts etc.)

Importance lies in the fact that they address local problems as against the internal medicines and injections that address systemic problems. But remember, many medicines are absorbed through the skin and enter the blood stream.

Answer 2

these are medications/ creams etc that are put on the skin and absorbed through the transdermal layer.They are slower acting than oral treatments.