Liposomes in Dermatological Diseases
April 2017
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Studysummary In this review, researchers noted that liposomes, due to their ability to stabilize and target drugs, are effective carriers for treating various dermatological conditions such as acne and psoriasis when applied topically.
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The document discussed the use of liposomes in dermatological diseases, highlighting their role as vesicles made of spherical phospholipids that are beneficial for topical drug applications. Liposomes were noted for their ability to carry both hydrophilic and lipophilic therapeutic agents due to their amphipathic nature, improving the stabilization of unstable drugs by encapsulating them. They were particularly advantageous for targeting drugs into pilosebaceous structures, making them useful in treating hair follicle-associated disorders. Liposomal encapsulated drugs were found effective in treating conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, superficial vein thrombosis, and hair removal.
