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About Dr Alan Galbraith
Expertise
I can answer most questions on most drugs. Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.

Experience
I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.

Organizations
Institute of Biology, London.

Publications
Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.

Education/Credentials
BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;MIBiol; Cert Biol; HECert

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Pharmacy - Testim absorption

Expert: Dr Alan Galbraith - 10/27/2009

Question
I read that only 10% of it is absorbed.(from their insert) How can I increase the absorption? If I could double the absorption, I could use only half a tube per day. Will a rub down with rubbing alcohol after a few hours 'rejuvenate' the application causing more absorption? Will acetone, DMSO, or Methyl Ethyl Ketone increase absorption? But how toxic are they? How about a vigorous washing of the chest and upper arms with a wash cloth to cause a mild abrasion? What about using 'alternative application sites' like the forehead, behind the ears, between the toes...etc.? Is it really unhealthy to apply a little to the scrotum? I don't have a vagina (which I understand is very good) but how about in the nose? Eyelids? Thank you, Larry (I'm an X-Ray tech)

Answer
Dear Larry

Absorption through the skin is very variable, The best area are the hairier skin types, especially the fine hairs found on most of the body. Relatively hairless sites on the hands and feet are not so go. The scrotum is a good site, I would not advise the nose hear as the mucus may interfere with absorption. DMSO may increase absorption anywhere.

Regard

Dr Alan Galbraith

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