What is the difference between transdermal medicine and topical medicine?

Answer 1

Transdermal usually means the drug is delivered through a patch.

Topical tends to mean a cream, lotion or ointment is applied to the skin.

Essentially both are applied to the skin.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Topical medicine is used for superficial infection in skin and transdermal medicine is

used for systemic infections.