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Tag: Topical vs systemic

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What is an example of a systemic medication?

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Systemic treatments are often used for conditions that are moderate to severe and have not responded to localized therapies, such as topical creams. A clear and common **example of a systemic medication** is oral prednisone, which is distributed throughout the entire body to reduce widespread inflammation.