Obesity medicine, April 21 -- In a significant breakthrough, scientists are developing a cream to reduce body weight, DailyMail.com reported.

The latest discovery in obesity medicine will be available in less invasive creams and patches, known as transdermal drug delivery systems.

The new technology could be leveraged to help millions of people uneasy about needles benefit from these drugs and reduce weight, the media report said, citing dermatologist and anti-ageing expert Dr Nicholas Perricone.

Dr Perricone is presently working on research to develop a gel formulation of tirzepatide, the compound used to make the Mounjaro drug.

He also hopes to work with Eli Lilly - the maker of Mounjaro "because I think it would be unique, and I'm ...