Bowel diversion surgery allows stool to safely leave the body when (because of disease or injury) the large intestine is removed or needs time to heal. Bowel is a general term for any part of the small or large intestine.
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body, as opposed to systemically.
1 As a topical cream or solution, a thin coating is applied to the affected skin lesions, treatment may continue over several weeks. 2  Use non-metal applicator or fingertips to apply cream. 3  Use care when applying cream or solution around the eyes, nose, and mouth. 4  Wash your hands immediately after applying this medication.ote: If a drug has been approved for one use, physicians may elect to use this same drug for other problems if they believe it may be helpful. How this drug is given: 1  As a topical cream or solution, a thin coating is applied to the affected skin lesions, treatment may continue over several weeks.