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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Through or by way of the skin.
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- adjective Through the
unbroken skin . - noun A transdermal
patch orimplant .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
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Examples
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While a recent meta-analysis found that oral HRT increased the risk for stroke by 30%, no large studies have examined the effect of "transdermal" HRT on stroke.
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Since "transdermal" forms don't have to pass through the liver, as Premarin does, they pose less risks for blood clots that can cause stroke and heart attack.
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I would agree that in younger women there remains a concern about thromboembolism and stroke, but the use of transdermal lower dose preparations may mitigate much of this risk.
The WHI through the Restrospectoscope aka TBTAM 2009
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My family and I are taking a combination of the aminos and using the transdermal creme.
Dr. James P. Blumenthal: Healthy Tips For Protecting Your Body From Radiation And Nuclear Fallout Dr. James P. Blumenthal 2011
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Some studies also suggest that a form of estrogen called estradiol, delivered in transdermal patches or gels, may avoid some cardiovascular issues that oral forms have.
New Views Of Hormone Therapy in Menopause Melinda Beck 2011
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I recommend the lowest dose for the shortest time, and prefer transdermal estrogen over oral forms if possible.
Oprah's Talking Hormones aka TBTAM 2009
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Another is to use a transdermal glutathione crème which can actually cross the skin and enter the blood stream 8,9.
Dr. James P. Blumenthal: Healthy Tips For Protecting Your Body From Radiation And Nuclear Fallout Dr. James P. Blumenthal 2011
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Another is to use a transdermal glutathione crème which can actually cross the skin and enter the blood stream 8,9.
Dr. James P. Blumenthal: Healthy Tips For Protecting Your Body From Radiation And Nuclear Fallout Dr. James P. Blumenthal 2011
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My family and I are taking a combination of the aminos and using the transdermal creme.
Dr. James P. Blumenthal: Healthy Tips For Protecting Your Body From Radiation And Nuclear Fallout Dr. James P. Blumenthal 2011
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If you really want the HRT but want to minimize risks (notice I did not say elimiate - I said minimize) then low dose transdermal HRT may be an option.
Oprah's Talking Hormones aka TBTAM 2009
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