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Glossary Acyclovir

antiviral drug treating herpes infections by inhibiting viral DNA replication

Acyclovir, also known as Zovirax, is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. It works by inhibiting the replication of viral DNA, thereby reducing the severity and duration of the infection.

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research Acyclovir Can Abort Rejection of Punch Grafts in Herpes-simplex-Induced Lip Leucoderma

9 citations , January 1999 in “Dermatology”

Acyclovir can prevent rejection of skin grafts in herpes-related lip leucoderma.

research Alopecia following oral acyclovir for the treatment of herpes simplex keratitis

3 citations , January 2014 in “Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology”

In this case study, alopecia was observed as a possible side effect in a patient taking oral acyclovir for herpetic keratouveitis, which resolved after discontinuing the medication.

research A Novel Effect of Acyclovir on Hair Growth in BALB/c Mice: A Promising Future for Finding a New Topical Drug for the Treatment of Hirsutism

1 citations , April 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

In this study, topical acyclovir significantly delayed hair growth initiation and completion in mice and reduced hair follicle size, suggesting potential inhibitory effects on hair growth.

research Improvement in physicochemical parameters of DPPC liposomes and increase in skin permeation of aciclovir and minoxidil by the addition of cationic polymers

61 citations , June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics”

This study found that liposomes coated with cationic polymers, chitosan and Eudragit EPO, showed improved physicochemical stability and enhanced skin diffusion of aciclovir and minoxidil compared to uncoated liposomes.

research Ethosomes: New Prospects in Transdermal Delivery

222 citations , January 2003 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems”

This review discusses the capabilities of ethosomes as drug delivery carriers and reports improved outcomes in a clinical study with an ethosomal acyclovir formulation.

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