Treatment of skin disorders

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Topical drugs (drugs applied directly to the skin) are a mainstay of treating skin disorders. Systemic drugs are taken by mouth or given by injection and are distributed throughout the body. Rarely, when a high concentration of a drug is needed at the affected area, a doctor injects the drug just under the skin (intradermal injection).
For certain topical treatments, successful therapy may also depend on

The vehicle (the inactive ingredient in which the drug is delivered to the skin)
The type of dressing used