Administration, Cutaneous (also known as Administration, Dermal, Administrations, Dermal): The application of suitable drug dosage forms to the skin for either local or systemic effects.

NIH MeSH · D000279Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Administration, Cutaneous

Also known asAdministration, Dermal · Administrations, Dermal · Dermal Administrations · Dermal Administration · Skin Administration, Drug · Drug Skin Administrations · Skin Administrations, Drug · Cutaneous Administration · Administrations, Cutaneous · Cutaneous Administrations · Cutaneous Administration, Drug · Cutaneous Administrations, Drug

Definition

The application of suitable drug dosage forms to the skin for either local or systemic effects.

MeSH classification

  • E02.319.267.120.060

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Common questions about Administration, Cutaneous

What does Administration, Cutaneous mean in medicine?
The application of suitable drug dosage forms to the skin for either local or systemic effects. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Administration, Cutaneous known by any other names?
Yes. Administration, Cutaneous is also referred to as Administration, Dermal, Administrations, Dermal, Dermal Administrations, Dermal Administration in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Administration, Cutaneous sit in the medical classification?
Administration, Cutaneous falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.319.267.120.060). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Administration, Cutaneous?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000279) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗