Ethosomes: New Prospects in Transdermal Delivery

The document reviewed the potential of ethosomes, lipid-based vesicles with high ethanol content, as a novel transdermal drug delivery system. Ethosomes were found to enhance skin penetration and drug accumulation, improving the delivery and efficacy of various drugs, including finasteride and testosterone. Studies demonstrated their effectiveness in treating conditions like skin fungal infections, neurodegenerative diseases, and melanoma. The findings suggested that ethosomes could significantly improve the bioavailability and therapeutic outcomes of transdermally administered drugs.