Importance of Sebaceous Glands in Cutaneous Penetration of an Antiandrogen: Target Effect of Liposomes

    May 1997 in “ Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ”
    Emmanuelle Bernard, Jean-Luc Dubois, J. Wepierre
    Studysummary This study concluded that sebaceous glands are the main pathway for the antiandrogen RU 58841 to permeate the skin, with liposomes enhancing localization in these glands.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on jpharmsci.org →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Percutaneous Absorption of a New Antiandrogen Included in Liposomes or in Solution International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 1995
    2. Role of Transepidermal and Transfollicular Routes in Percutaneous Absorption of Steroids: In Vitro Studies on Human Skin Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 1994
    3. RU 58841, A New Specific Topical Antiandrogen: A Candidate of Choice for the Treatment of Acne, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Hirsutism The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · 1994

    Related research 1

    1. Importance of Sebaceous Glands in Cutaneous Penetration of an Antiandrogen: Target Effect of Liposomes Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 1997