Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include transdermal patches used for medicine delivery, and transdermal implants used for medical or aesthetic purposes. ==Techniques== ===Obstacles=== Although the skin is a large and logical target for drug delive... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transdermal
<pharmacology> Entering through the dermis or skin, as in administration of a drug applied to the skin in ointment or patch form. ... (17 Mar 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(trans-dur´mәl) entering through the dermis, or skin, as in administration of a drug applied to the skin in ointment or patch form. See also percutaneous. Called also transcutaneous. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
transdermicadjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches); `transdermal estrogen`; `percutaneous absorption` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974