Percutaneous absorption of topically applied medication.
Given the central role that topical medications play in treating skin disease, nurses must understand the delivery systems of topical preparations to make the most informed decisions for their patients and provide adequate patient education to ensure the best clinical outcomes.
Rudy
Sherrill Jantzi
SJ
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Parham-Vetter
Pamela C
PC
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001830:Body Surface Area; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009824:Ointments; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000502:physiology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D012996:Solutions
D005782:Gels; D009824:Ointments; D012996:Solutions