[HTML][HTML] Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) as drug delivery platform: Advances in formulation and delivery strategies

M Elmowafy, MM Al-Sanea - Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
NLCs have provoked the incessant impulsion for the development of safe and valuable drug
delivery systems owing to their exceptional physicochemical and then biocompatible …

[HTML][HTML] Application of nanoparticles in percutaneous delivery of active ingredients in cosmetic preparations

K Khezri, M Saeedi, SM Dizaj - Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2018 - Elsevier
Developments in nanotechnology have expanded novel nanoparticles for several
applications, including cosmetic topical preparation. The aim of this article was to review …

Nanostructured lipid carriers: A potential use for skin drug delivery systems

A Czajkowska-Kośnik, M Szekalska… - Pharmacological Reports, 2019 - Elsevier
Skin application of pharmaceutical products is one of the methods used for drug
administration. The problem of limited drug penetration via topical application makes …

Recent advances in nanomaterials for dermal and transdermal applications

A Zoabi, E Touitou, K Margulis - Colloids and Interfaces, 2021 - mdpi.com
The stratum corneum, the most superficial layer of the skin, protects the body against
environmental hazards and presents a highly selective barrier for the passage of drugs and …

Sex hormones and acne

Q Ju, T Tao, T Hu, AS Karadağ, S Al-Khuzaei… - Clinics in …, 2017 - Elsevier
The skin is an endocrine organ with the expression of metabolizing enzymes and hormone
receptors for diverse hormones. The sebaceous gland is the main site of hormone …

A Mini-Review on Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Topical Delivery of Phytochemicals for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

R Chutoprapat, P Kopongpanich, LW Chan - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Acne vulgaris (acne) is one of the most common dermatological problems affecting
adolescents and young adults. Although acne may not lead to serious medical …

In vitro antifungal activity of Thymus vulgaris essential oil nanoemulsion

M Moazeni, A Davari, S Shabanzadeh, J Akhtari… - Journal of Herbal …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background An essential oil derived from the evergreen plant Thymus vulgaris acts as an
antifungal agent with strong antimicrobial activity, but it has low water solubility. The current …

Lipid nanoparticulate drug delivery systems: recent advances in the treatment of skin disorders

SR Stefanov, VY Andonova - Pharmaceuticals, 2021 - mdpi.com
The multifunctional role of the human skin is well known. It acts as a sensory and immune
organ that protects the human body from harmful environmental impacts such as chemical …

[PDF][PDF] Recent advances for commedonal acne treatment by employing lipid nanocarriers topically

S Patnaik, D Purohit, P Biswasroy, WM Diab… - International Journal of …, 2022 - academia.edu
Acne is one of the most common chronic inflammatory dermatological disorder associated
with multifactorial pathogenesis. Approximately 95% of the population suffers from it at some …

[HTML][HTML] Spironolactone for the treatment of acne in women, a retrospective study of 110 patients

JW Charny, JK Choi, WD James - International journal of women's …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background There is limited evidence on the safety and efficacy of spironolactone in the
treatment of women with acne. Thus, for many dermatologists spironolactone remains an …