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uso tópico

English translation: topical use

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Spanish term or phrase:uso tópico
English translation:topical use
Entered by: Micaela Pronsky (X)

18:14 Sep 26, 2011
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Spanish term or phrase: uso tópico
por tratarse de un producto destinado a uso tópico.
Micaela Pronsky (X)
Argentina
Local time: 01:12
topical use
Explanation:
It's the same in English :)
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Emma Goldsmith
Spain
Local time: 06:12
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Summary of answers provided
4 +10topical use
Emma Goldsmith
4 +8topical use
eski
4 +2for external use
CARMEN MAESTRO
4local application
Richard Hill


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +10
topical use


Explanation:
It's the same in English :)

Emma Goldsmith
Spain
Local time: 06:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 240
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks!!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  eski: Ladies first...eski :))
1 min
  -> Thanks Eski, that's nice of you. [Comment edited out]. Oh, and thank you for providing all the refs in your answer :)

agree  Carla.G
11 mins
  -> Thanks, Carla

agree  Henry Hinds
14 mins
  -> Thanks, Henry

agree  Silvina P.
32 mins
  -> Thanks, Silvina

agree  Jorge Arteaga M.D.
44 mins
  -> Thanks, Jorge

agree  Dr. Jason Faulkner
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Jason

agree  Otto Albers (X)
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Otto

agree  FVS (X)
1 hr
  -> Thanks, FVS

agree  Remy Arce
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Remy

agree  Rafael Molina Pulgar
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, Rafael

neutral  Cinnamon Nolan: Perfectly correct, but 'for external use (only)' is perhaps more common. Depends on the context, which isn't given.
1 day 1 hr
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1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
for external use


Explanation:
Saludos!

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Note added at 2 minutos (2011-09-26 18:17:18 GMT)
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For external use only!


CARMEN MAESTRO
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  neilmac: In plain English :)
2 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias!!

agree  Cinnamon Nolan: I know the asker chose another answer (and 'for topical use' is correct), but this is more common, especially on product leaflets/packaging.
1 day 1 hr
  -> Muchas gracias!!
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
local application


Explanation:
or "applied locally"

the use of a locally applied cream is appropriate for short periods...defaecation. Sub-sections
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/search?q=anugesic hc cream

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he control group received the same preventive measures as the other groups without a locally applied cream and was introduced as a third arm in the study to exclude a possible effect of massaging.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578253_2

They are available in lots of different forms such as injections/tablets or locally applied cream.
http://www.dunedinvets.co.uk/dunedin-vets-page.aspx?pageID=5...

Try not to scratch. Any itching will probably be minimal, and your doctor can prescribe a locally applied cream or ointment to relieve it
http://www.psoriasissociety.org/education.htm

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The aim of the present study was to assess the local application of imiquimod cream 5% as an alternative mode of therapy for high-grade vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN 2/3).
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16174242

Local application of a cream containing MBEH leads to loss of melanin pigment of skin.
http://www.drmulekar.com/vitiligo_depigmentationtreatment.as...



Richard Hill
Mexico
Local time: 23:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +8
topical use


Explanation:
topical use

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Saludos
eski :))

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My pleasure, Micaela
Glad to help: eski :))

eski
Mexico
Local time: 22:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 29
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  liz askew: Plus a vote for good manners, not to be sniffed at these days!
8 mins
  -> Thanks Liz: I appreciate your kindness. eski :))

agree  Carla.G: I agree with liz here, what a gent!!
12 mins
  -> Gracias, Carla: I guess I have my parents to thank for my 'old-fashioned' manners: eski :))

agree  Yaotl Altan
39 mins
  -> Gracias de y muchos saludos, Yaotl. :)) eski

agree  Otto Albers (X): eski: you got your quota of compliments by being decent, and that's what this is mostly about. Count me in!
58 mins
  -> Hi Otto: Thanks for your confirmation & also for your comment: eski

agree  Dr. Jason Faulkner
1 hr
  -> Thank you & 'muchos saludos', Jason; eski :))

agree  FVS (X)
1 hr
  -> Thank you & 'saludos', FVS; eski :))

agree  neilmac: External use only :))
2 hrs
  -> Thank you for your confirmation, neilmac; eski :))

agree  anademahomar
9 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias y saludos, Ana: eski ))
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