Skin : The Barrier of Transdermal Drug Delivery

"Skin: The Barrier of Transdermal Drug Delivery" offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities of transdermal drug delivery. The book highlights the importance of the skin as a barrier to drug absorption and discusses the mechanisms that influence the penetration of drugs through the skin. It addresses the advantages of transdermal delivery compared to oral administration and injections, particularly regarding the avoidance of the first-pass liver effect. The authors present current findings on the physiology of the skin barrier and evaluate various physical, biochemical, and microscopic methods for measuring drug permeation. This specialized book is aimed at professionals and students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of transdermal drug delivery and the associated challenges.