2019
DOI: 10.22159/ajpcr.2019.v12i5.32444
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The the Microemulsion as a Key Player in Conquering the Skin Barrier for the Aim of Transdermal Delivery of Drugs: Reviewing a Successful Decade

Abstract: Microemulsion (ME) systems are now considered of the most successful transdermal drug delivery systems. This is due to their nanodroplets size in the one hand and to their composition that enables the use of several mechanistically penetration enhancers in the same formulation on the other hand. This work summarizes the types, properties, and the merits of the use of MEs for transdermal delivery and reviews the successful studies that were performed to deliver several drugs through this important route during … Show more

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“…MEs are thermodynamically stable, homogenous, transparent, and isotropic colloidal dispersions with mean droplet sizes ranging from 10 to 200 nm. It consists of two immiscible liquids (oil and water) held together by an interfacial monomolecular film of a surfactant or mixtures of surfactants, usually combined with a cosurfactant to be stabilized ( Vlaia et al, 2022 ; Yehia and Attia, 2019 ). Various studies proved that MEs can provide extended drug release, reduce the drug's skin irritation effect and shield the encapsulated drug from degradation ( Lawrence and Rees, 2000 ; Nastiti et al, 2017 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…MEs are thermodynamically stable, homogenous, transparent, and isotropic colloidal dispersions with mean droplet sizes ranging from 10 to 200 nm. It consists of two immiscible liquids (oil and water) held together by an interfacial monomolecular film of a surfactant or mixtures of surfactants, usually combined with a cosurfactant to be stabilized ( Vlaia et al, 2022 ; Yehia and Attia, 2019 ). Various studies proved that MEs can provide extended drug release, reduce the drug's skin irritation effect and shield the encapsulated drug from degradation ( Lawrence and Rees, 2000 ; Nastiti et al, 2017 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%