Title of article
A review of topical micro- and nanoemulsions for common skin diseases
Author/Authors
Yousefpoor ، Yaser Department of Medical Biotechnology - School of Paramedical Sciences - Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences , Baharifar ، Hadi Department of Medical Nanotechnology - Applied Biophotonics Research Center - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch , Esnaashari ، Sara Department of Medical Nanotechnology - Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology - Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences branch , Gheybi ، Fatemeh Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mehrabi ، Mohsen Department of Medical Nanotechnology - School of Medicine - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences , Osanloo ، Mahmood Department of Medical Nanotechnology - School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine - Fasa University of Medical Sciences , Shirshahi ، Vahid Department of Medical Nanotechnology - School of Medicine - Shahroud University of Medical Sciences , Amani ، Amir Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center - North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences
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205
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221
Abstract
Microemulsions (MEs) and nanoemulsions (NEs) are dispersions of two immiscible liquids which are usually transparent/translucent. Several reports are available on uses of MEs/NEs to increase efficacy of the loaded active ingredient(s) in topical dosage forms. This review aims to describe brief applications of MEs/NEs in common skin diseases as well as skincare products. Advantages of MEs/NEs in comparison with the traditional bulk form, including their improved efficacy and safety, have been discussed to highlight the importance of use of such delivery systems. The review briefs mechanism of action of MEs/NEs in enhancing delivery of the cargo. Furthermore, applications of MEs/NEs in common skin diseases including infectious rashes, pigmentation disorders (hyperpigmentaion and hypopigmentation), wound healing, skin cancers and scaling patches and plaques/papulosquamous disorders (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and acne) have been discussed. MEs/NEs in skin care products have also been reviewed here.
Keywords
Infections , Microemulsion , Nanoemulsion , Skin care , Skin , Topical , Skin disease
Journal title
Nanomedicine Journal
Journal title
Nanomedicine Journal
Record number
2774956
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