in the preferred embodiment , the invention is a system for creating micropores in the skin for transdermal drug delivery through the micropores and includes : a chemical that dissolves or breaks down superficial layers of skin ; a chemical delivery element that holds and delivers controlled volumes of the chemical to skin , creating micropores ; and a base that is able to temporarily couple to skin , contains the chemical delivery elements , and may activate the chemical delivery elements to administer the chemical to skin . in the preferred embodiment , the invention is a method for delivering drugs transdermally that includes providing a carrier containing a chemical delivery element with a chemical to break down superficial layers of skin ; placing the carrier into contact with skin ; activating the chemical delivery element ; allowing the chemical to break down superficial layers of skin and creating micropores ; and providing a drug to be delivered transdermally through the micropores .