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.
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Sherrill Jantzi
SJ
Rudy
Pamela C
PC
Parham-Vetter
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