The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.

Descriptor ID	D000287
MeSH Number(s)	E02.319.267.120
Concept/Terms	Administration, Topical Administration, Topical Drug Administration, Topical Topical Drug Administration Topical Administration Administrations, Topical Topical Administrations Administration, Topical Drug Administrations, Topical Drug Drug Administrations, Topical Topical Drug Administrations

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