A 28-year-old man with seborrheic dermatitis is prescribed a topical corticosteroid crème by his dermatologist in hopes of alleviating the chronic rash and erythema on the cheeks. Which of the following steps is most critical to achieve a therapeutic drug concentration in plasma?

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Absorption is the most critical step for achieving a therapeutic drug concentration in plasma, as it determines how much of the drug enters the systemic circulation.

A 28-Year-Old Man with Seborrheic Dermatitis Is Prescribed a Topical