Voriconazole is a triazole antifungal used to prevent and treat invasive fungal infections after lung transplantation, but it has been associated with an increased risk of developing cutaneous… (More)
BACKGROUND/AIM
Skin occlusion can increase the hydration of the stratum corneum up to 50%, which can have substantial effects on the percutaneous absorption of penetrants by altering skin barrier… (More)
CONTEXT
Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail plate and bed that affects up to 14% of the population and can have a substantial impact on the quality of life of those affected.
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Accurate assessment of acne severity is essential for determining the appropriate treatment required. This paper reviews photographic methods for such assessment. Literature included met the… (More)
Interaction between drug and proteins and lipids in stratum corneum (SC) is an important pharmacokinetic parameter in early steps of absorption. Previous in vivo studies showed that the total amount… (More)
CONTEXT
Occlusion is widely utilized to enhance the percutaneous penetration of applied drugs in clinical practice; however, occlusion does not increase the penetration of all chemicals.
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Esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (parabens) are the most widely used preservatives in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. However, since the 1960s, controversy has surrounded its use… (More)
CONTEXT
Skin occlusion influences percutaneous penetration by limiting penetrant evaporation, but also through impeding loss of water from skin and increasing the hydration state of the stratum… (More)
Food and chemical toxicology : an international…
2014
This in vitro investigation evaluated [(14)C] - d-methamphetamine hydrochloride ([(14)C]-meth HCl) transfer from contaminated vinyl tile (non-porous and smooth) and upholstery fabric (rough and… (More)
Onychomycosis, a common fungal infection of the nail, can have a substantial impact on quality of life. The success of topical therapy for onychomycosis depends on effective penetration, which can be… (More)