TLDR Liposomes and niosomes can help drugs penetrate the skin better.
The document reviewed the use of liposomes and niosomes as methods to enhance drug penetration in topical/transdermal (TT) drug delivery systems. It highlighted the challenge posed by the stratum corneum's low permeability, which limits the effectiveness of TT drug delivery. The review discussed how the physicochemical properties of liposomes and niosomes, including their composition, size, and type, influenced their ability to increase drug permeation through the skin.
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