A medical professional applies nose drops. Instilling eye<unk>  A<unk>  is a<unk>  that is applied to a particular place on or in the body. Most often topical administration means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams, foams, gels, lotions, and ointments. Many<unk> s are epicutaneous, meaning that they are applied directly to the skin.<unk> s may also be inhalational, such as asthma<unk> s, or applied to the surface of tissues other than the skin, such as eye drops applied to the conjunctiva, or ear drops placed in the ear, or<unk> s applied to the surface of a tooth. The word topical derives from Greek τοπικός topikos, "of a place".
Topical medication
Topical anesthetic
Topical steroid
Barrier cream
Topical drug delivery system
Topical tobacco paste
Surgical lubricant
Dermal adhesive