II. Indications
- Lesions on scalp or hairy areas
- Oozy or wet lesions
III. Advantages
- Jelly-like consistency that may be soothing to inflammatory lesions (e.g. Poison Ivy)
- Quick drying
- Does not cause hair matting
IV. Adverse Effects
- Gels may be irritating in some cases
V. Disadvantages
- Must apply frequently (evaporates easily)
- Lower potency medication delivery vehicle than Topical Ointments and Topical Creams