(PDF) Carrier Mediated Dermal Delivery by Andreia Ascenso

This is the PDF eBook version for Carrier Mediated Dermal Delivery – Applications in the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Disorders by Andreia Ascenso, Helena Ribeiro, Sandra Simoes

Table of Contents

New Approaches for Skin Aging and Photocarcinogenesis. New trends in anti-aging skin care. Melatonin, a “guardian” of the genome and cellular integrity for prevention of photocarcinogenesis. Safety and efficacy of sunscreen formulations containing carrier or non-carrier-based UV-filters. Topical photodynamic therapy for skin diseases: The current status of preclinical and clinical research, nanocarriers and physical methods for photosensitizer delivery. Delivery Systems and Nanocarriers for Topical Route: Examples and Illustration of Some Therapeutic and Cosmetic Applications. Novel starch-derived topical delivery systems. Solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers as topical delivery systems for antioxidants. Manufacturing and applications of gelatin nanoparticles: A practical approach. Lipid vesicles for skin delivery: Evolution from first generation. Archaeosomes for skin injuries. Ethosomes: A novel carrier for dermal or transdermal drug delivery. Lipid-based nanocarriers for the treatment of infected skin lesions. Liquid crystals as drug delivery systems for skin applications. Cyclodextrins and skin disorders: Therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Topical formulations for onychomycosis: A review.