The skin is a route and a target. Acne, psoriasis, and inflammation each have their own drugs — and topical steroids come in a potency ladder that decides where on the body they're safe. Tap a condition, then a drug.
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The skin as a drug targetTopical drugs act locally, but potent or occluded agents are absorbed systemically — especially through thin skin (face, groin) and in infants. Tap a condition above.