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Description of  Percutaneous Penetration Enhancers Chemical Methods in Penetration Enhancement: Nanocarriers

Editors: Dragicevic, Nina, Maibach, Howard I. (Eds.) The most comprehensive reference on enhancement methods in the field of dermal/transdermal drug delivery, now in a mini-series format with five volumes Thorough description of both the best known and the most recently developed chemical and physical methods By a team of the most experienced scientists in the field Invaluable for researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, practitioners and students About this book Percutaneous Penetration Enhancers in a mini-series format comprising five volumes, represents the most comprehensive reference on enhancement methods both well established and recently introduced in the field of dermal/transdermal drug delivery. In detail the broad range of both chemical and physical methods used to enhance the skin delivery of drugs is described. All aspects of drug delivery and measurement of penetration are covered and the latest findings are provided on skin structure and function, mathematics in skin permeation and modern analytical techniques adapted to assess and measure penetration. In offering a detailed description of the methods currently in use for penetration enhancement, this book will be of value for researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, practitioners and also students. Number of Illustrations and Tables 62 illus., 70 in colour Topics Dermatology Pharmacology / Toxicology