topical

topical /top·i·cal/ (top´ĭ-k'l) pertaining to a particular area, as a topical antiinfective applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied.

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top·i·cal (tp-kl)

adj.

Of or applied to a definite or localized area of the body.

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topi·cal·ly adv.

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Topical

A term used to describe medicine that has effects only in a specific area, not throughout the body, particularly medicine that is put directly on the skin.

Mentioned in: Anesthesia, Local, Antifungal Drugs, Topical, Corticosteroids, Dermatologic, Impotence, Otitis Media, Scabies, Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma, Topical Anesthesia

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topical

[top′ikəl]

Etymology: Gk, topos, place

1 pertaining to the surface of a part of the body.

2 pertaining to a drug or treatment applied topically.

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topical,

adj pertaining to the outer surface.

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topical,

adj 1. of or pertaining to the surface of a part of the body.
2. of or pertaining to a drug or treatment applied to the surface of a part of the body.

topical anesthesia,

n See anesthesia, topical.

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topical

pertaining to a particular area, as a topical anti-infective applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied.

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topical agent

a pharmaceutical preparation for topical application.

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topical

adjective Local, focal, superficial; referring to a body surface

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Patient discussion about topical.

Q. Your topic-manager: Did you have today a little crisis like me? As some of you already know, I use at the moment and since 3 months no medications anymore, but I told you also, that I have at home my little pharmacy for "just in case". Two days ago I slept not at all during the whole night. There was an emergency case from USA - a member from another topic. The dear lady was in panic, it seemed so during the chat. So I called her and she was thankful 12h later. Today I had a little panic-attack too. I have an urgent letter to write and also a document to prepare. In fact I would be able to do both things in the same time and so my body starts to feel a stress. My heart feels like a very hot big potato, my head is warm too and I can't concentrate me for just one subject. What have I done today to fix that?

A. I hope you are feeling better. Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

Q. My son has atopic dermatitis that is treated with topical cream. Is he in a greater risk for other diseases? My 1 year old son has atopic dermatitis. We treat him with topical cream and he is getting better. What kind of a diseases is this? Is he in a greater risk for other diseases because of his skin lesions?

A. Your son has an increased risk for other diseases. this is not because of his skin lesions but because of the base pathology of his diseases. Atopic dermatitis is an immunological disease and someone that has it is in a greater risk to have other immunological diseases. It is not connected to how much you care for him or how much you keep him clean.
My little brother had atopic dermatitis when he was 9 months old and now he is 12 years old and he is healthy

Q. I need help with a delicate topic. My neice was diagnoised with Cranial Transannular Where he forehead was once as normal, now it has a forming point in the center to make it look as though her skull is shrinking inward. Please anyone help with any information you may have

A. your question troubled me... from what i know of bone development - what you say can very much happen but i never heard of a case like that.and i looked a bit about maybe some information about it, but i'm pretty sure that the name you gave is not the disease that she has, it's just a description. Cranial means skull, Trans means cross over and Annular means ring. but if you'll find the right name, or if it is really the real name, here is a bit of places you might find information-

http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec05.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bonediseases.html