What is the Origin of Transdermal Cream Absorption?

The term combines "transdermal," meaning "across the skin," with "absorption," the process of uptake. This method evolved from the need to improve the safety and efficacy of certain hormones, such as estradiol and testosterone, which are significantly altered or deactivated when taken orally. The skin acts as a controlled-release membrane for systemic delivery.

What is the Mechanism of Transdermal Cream Absorption?

The cream's lipophilic vehicle facilitates the partitioning of the hormone molecules across the lipid-rich layers of the skin. Once past the epidermis, the hormone is picked up by the dermal capillaries and enters the bloodstream directly. This mechanism avoids the rapid enzymatic conversion and conjugation that occurs in the liver after oral ingestion, resulting in a more consistent serum concentration and a favorable ratio of active to inactive metabolites.

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Transdermal Cream Absorption

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Transdermal cream absorption is the pharmacological process by which active hormonal agents, compounded within a lipid-based cream vehicle, permeate the stratum corneum and underlying dermal layers to enter the systemic circulation without passing through the gastrointestinal tract or the liver. This delivery method is clinically advantageous as it bypasses first-pass hepatic metabolism, potentially offering a more stable and physiologically relevant kinetic profile for hormone replacement therapy. It represents a precise method of therapeutic administration.

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When Are Compounded Bioidentical Hormones Clinically Indicated?

Compounded bioidentical hormones are clinically indicated when a patient has a documented allergy or requires a dose unavailable in an FDA-approved product.

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