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GlossaryDiclofenac (Voltaren)

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce pain and inflammation

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to reduce inflammation and pain in conditions such as arthritis, menstrual pain, and other acute pain scenarios. It is available under various brand names, including Voltaren and Cataflam, and works by inhibiting the production of substances in the body that cause inflammation and pain.

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research The In Vitro Use of the Hair Follicle Closure Technique to Study the Follicular and Percutaneous Permeation of Topically Applied Drugs

12 citations, March 2012 in “ATLA. Alternatives to laboratory animals”

Hair follicles significantly affect the skin absorption of some drugs.

research Generic Development of Topical Dermatologic Products: Formulation Development, Process Development, and Testing

188 citations, October 2012 in “The AAPS Journal”

The document concludes that developing generic topical drugs requires ensuring they match the original in quality, composition, and structure, and often involves complex testing and regulatory steps.

research Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Toxicity

47 citations, May 2021 in “Polymers”

Jojoba oil is highly valued for its diverse medicinal and industrial uses.

Preparation and Evaluation of a Multimodal Minoxidil Microemulsion Versus Minoxidil Alone in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia of Mixed Etiology: A Pilot Study

research Preparation and Evaluation of a Multimodal Minoxidil Microemulsion Versus Minoxidil Alone in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia of Mixed Etiology: A Pilot Study

24 citations, May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy”

Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.

research Non-Psoralen Treatment of Vitiligo. Part II. Less Commonly Used and Experimental Therapies

19 citations, May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.

Photostability and Toxicity of Finasteride, Diclofenac, and Naproxen Under Simulated Sunlight Exposure: Evaluation of the Toxicity Trend and Packaging Photoprotection

research Photostability and Toxicity of Finasteride, Diclofenac, and Naproxen Under Simulated Sunlight Exposure: Evaluation of the Toxicity Trend and Packaging Photoprotection

13 citations, December 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal”

Sunlight exposure increases drug toxicity; amber glass best for protection.