topical agent

collocation in English

meaningsoftopicalandagent

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topical
adjective
uk
/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈtɑː.pɪ.kəl/
of interest at the present time; relating to things that are happening ...
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agent
noun[C]
uk
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/us
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
a person who acts for or ...
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(Definition oftopicalandagentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He tried the oil as an oral andtopicalagentin two cases of leprosy and reported significant improvements in an 1854 paper.
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It is the treatment of choice for crusted scabies, and is often used in combination with atopicalagent.
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Piroctone olamine is atopicalagentthat has similar efficacy to 1% ketoconazole in small controlled trials.
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Cyproterone acetate is atopicalagentin a lipid suspension that has anti-androgenic activity at the pilosebaceous unit.
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This guidance does not relate to topical agents that combine corticosteroids with other active agents.
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Topical agents shown to be effective include antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops.
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Physical therapists may utilize surgical instruments, mechanical lavage, dressings and topical agents to debride necrotic tissue and promote tissue healing.
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The first line therapy for aphthous stomatitis is topical agents rather than systemic medication, with topical corticosteroids being the mainstay treatment.
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Sonophoresis occurs because ultrasound waves stimulate micro-vibrations within the skin epidermis and increase the overall kinetic energy of molecules making up topical agents.
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Many topical agents cause burning upon instillation.
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Topical agents to treat and prevent dermatitis may also be used, such as topical antifungals when there is evidence of perianal candidiasis or occasionally mild topical anti-inflammatory medication.
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Treatment options for postherpetic neuralgia include antidepressants, anticonvulsants (such as gabapentin, pregabalin, or topiramate), gabapentin enacarbil (a prodrug of gabapentin) and topical agents such as lidocaine patches or capsaicin lotion.
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