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Medication in the form of face cream? That may be possible in the future

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KYW Newsradio's Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. 

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor


PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Think of a drug that could be delivered in a size that is one one-thousandth the size of a normal hair. They are being studied and one of the theories is that medications could be delivered in the form of commercial moisturizers. 

The thought is that gene therapy can be delivered in this fashion and be used to fight a wide variety of conditions. 

Researchers say the technology will make drug distribution as easy as applying a facial cream. The skin surface is a protective barrier, but the ability to develop such tiny treatments is a great way to deliver the treatment. 

There is definitely promise for this in the future.