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What is one reason for the topical application of drugs?
What is one reason for the topical application of drugs?
- Enhancing internal organ function
- Increasing blood circulation in limbs
- Treating systemic bacterial infections
- Protecting injured skin from the environment (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a dosage form for topical administration?
Which of the following is NOT a dosage form for topical administration?
- Syrups (correct)
- Lotions
- Ointments
- Gels
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for producing new keratinocytes?
Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for producing new keratinocytes?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum basale (correct)
- Stratum granulosum
What role do Langerhans cells serve in the epidermis?
What role do Langerhans cells serve in the epidermis?
Which skin layer acts as the primary protective barrier?
Which skin layer acts as the primary protective barrier?
What percentage of the epidermis is made up of keratinocytes?
What percentage of the epidermis is made up of keratinocytes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the dermis layer of the skin?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the dermis layer of the skin?
What is one of the physiological roles of the skin?
What is one of the physiological roles of the skin?
What is the dominant route for drug permeation through the stratum corneum?
What is the dominant route for drug permeation through the stratum corneum?
Why is lipophilicity a key consideration for topical drug formulation?
Why is lipophilicity a key consideration for topical drug formulation?
What happens to a drug once it passes through the stratum corneum?
What happens to a drug once it passes through the stratum corneum?
What primarily limits the contribution of transappendageal transport to drug permeation?
What primarily limits the contribution of transappendageal transport to drug permeation?
How does skin condition affect drug penetration?
How does skin condition affect drug penetration?
What impact does hydration have on drug permeation through the stratum corneum?
What impact does hydration have on drug permeation through the stratum corneum?
What characterizes the drug metabolism in the viable epidermis?
What characterizes the drug metabolism in the viable epidermis?
Which factor influences the permeability of drugs across skin among individuals?
Which factor influences the permeability of drugs across skin among individuals?
How do lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs differ in terms of permeation through the stratum corneum?
How do lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs differ in terms of permeation through the stratum corneum?
What role does occlusion play in drug permeation?
What role does occlusion play in drug permeation?
What is the primary component of the stratum corneum that acts as a barrier to drug penetration?
What is the primary component of the stratum corneum that acts as a barrier to drug penetration?
Which of the following best describes corneocytes?
Which of the following best describes corneocytes?
What is the role of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) found in corneocytes?
What is the role of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) found in corneocytes?
How are desmosomes important for the stratum corneum's function?
How are desmosomes important for the stratum corneum's function?
What occurs during the continuous renewal process of corneocytes?
What occurs during the continuous renewal process of corneocytes?
In which layer of the skin are eccrine sweat glands primarily involved?
In which layer of the skin are eccrine sweat glands primarily involved?
What is the estimated thickness difference between the dermis and epidermis?
What is the estimated thickness difference between the dermis and epidermis?
Which of these is NOT a function of the acid mantle on the skin surface?
Which of these is NOT a function of the acid mantle on the skin surface?
What influence does damaged skin have on drug permeation?
What influence does damaged skin have on drug permeation?
What role does subcutaneous fat play in drug absorption?
What role does subcutaneous fat play in drug absorption?
Which drug delivery route is considered the primary method for drug permeation through the skin?
Which drug delivery route is considered the primary method for drug permeation through the skin?
What is a possible consequence of disruption to the skin's acid mantle?
What is a possible consequence of disruption to the skin's acid mantle?
Which component primarily provides the skeleton structure for the stratum corneum?
Which component primarily provides the skeleton structure for the stratum corneum?
Which of the following drug types needs to penetrate the stratum corneum to reach its target site?
Which of the following drug types needs to penetrate the stratum corneum to reach its target site?
What characterizes the transappendageal route of drug permeation?
What characterizes the transappendageal route of drug permeation?
Which pathway through the stratum corneum is considered the more polar option?
Which pathway through the stratum corneum is considered the more polar option?
Which factor primarily influences the permeation of lipophilic drugs through the stratum corneum?
Which factor primarily influences the permeation of lipophilic drugs through the stratum corneum?
What is the primary barrier to drug permeation within the skin?
What is the primary barrier to drug permeation within the skin?
Why is the paracellular pathway considered a dominant route for most drugs?
Why is the paracellular pathway considered a dominant route for most drugs?
What typically happens to drug absorption once it reaches the dermis?
What typically happens to drug absorption once it reaches the dermis?
Which of the following statements best describes the function of viable layers in drug penetration?
Which of the following statements best describes the function of viable layers in drug penetration?
How does skin damage influence drug permeation?
How does skin damage influence drug permeation?
What physiological role does the skin NOT play?
What physiological role does the skin NOT play?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the stratum corneum?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the stratum corneum?
Transdermal patches primarily function in which kind of drug delivery system?
Transdermal patches primarily function in which kind of drug delivery system?
Which layer of the skin is primarily involved in immune defense?
Which layer of the skin is primarily involved in immune defense?
In what major way does the dermis differ from the epidermis?
In what major way does the dermis differ from the epidermis?
Which of the following statements about skin appendages is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about skin appendages is incorrect?
What is the principal component of the skin that provides protection against UV radiation?
What is the principal component of the skin that provides protection against UV radiation?
Which characteristic is NOT true regarding topical dosage forms?
Which characteristic is NOT true regarding topical dosage forms?
What is the primary purpose of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) in the stratum corneum?
What is the primary purpose of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) in the stratum corneum?
Which characteristic best describes the arrangement of corneocytes in the stratum corneum?
Which characteristic best describes the arrangement of corneocytes in the stratum corneum?
Which of the following statements regarding intercellular lipids in the stratum corneum is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding intercellular lipids in the stratum corneum is correct?
Which layer of the epidermis is involved in lipid production that contributes to barrier properties?
Which layer of the epidermis is involved in lipid production that contributes to barrier properties?
What is the primary composition of corneocytes in the stratum corneum?
What is the primary composition of corneocytes in the stratum corneum?
What are keratinocytes primarily responsible for in the epidermis?
What are keratinocytes primarily responsible for in the epidermis?
Which statement describes the stratum corneum's function as a barrier?
Which statement describes the stratum corneum's function as a barrier?
Which layer of the epidermis is classified solely as non-viable?
Which layer of the epidermis is classified solely as non-viable?
What is the primary function of sebum on the skin surface?
What is the primary function of sebum on the skin surface?
How does the acid mantle influence the skin's protective functions?
How does the acid mantle influence the skin's protective functions?
What is the main challenge faced by drugs targeting hair follicles for treatment?
What is the main challenge faced by drugs targeting hair follicles for treatment?
What can result from disruptions in the acid mantle's pH?
What can result from disruptions in the acid mantle's pH?
Which skin appendage is responsible for producing sebum?
Which skin appendage is responsible for producing sebum?
What is a significant factor in the transmission of topical drugs through the stratum corneum?
What is a significant factor in the transmission of topical drugs through the stratum corneum?
In which scenario would topical corticosteroids be primarily effective?
In which scenario would topical corticosteroids be primarily effective?
Which statement best describes the relationship between skin appendages and drug delivery?
Which statement best describes the relationship between skin appendages and drug delivery?
What is the primary reason for the limited contribution of transappendageal transport to drug delivery?
What is the primary reason for the limited contribution of transappendageal transport to drug delivery?
Which biological factor can cause permeability to differ significantly among individuals at the same site?
Which biological factor can cause permeability to differ significantly among individuals at the same site?
What effect does skin condition have on drug penetration?
What effect does skin condition have on drug penetration?
Which statement best describes the nature of drug metabolism in the viable epidermis?
Which statement best describes the nature of drug metabolism in the viable epidermis?
How do regional variations in appendage density affect drug absorption?
How do regional variations in appendage density affect drug absorption?
What is the consequence of drug binding to components within the stratum corneum?
What is the consequence of drug binding to components within the stratum corneum?
What role do drug-metabolizing enzymes in the viable epidermis play in drug absorption?
What role do drug-metabolizing enzymes in the viable epidermis play in drug absorption?
What is the impact of interpatient variability on drug delivery through the skin?
What is the impact of interpatient variability on drug delivery through the skin?
What effect does occlusion have on drug permeation through the skin?
What effect does occlusion have on drug permeation through the skin?
Which factor is most likely to complicate drug permeation in aged skin?
Which factor is most likely to complicate drug permeation in aged skin?
Which property of drugs facilitates their penetration through the stratum corneum?
Which property of drugs facilitates their penetration through the stratum corneum?
How does the hydration state of the skin influence drug permeation?
How does the hydration state of the skin influence drug permeation?
What characteristic makes transdermal patches effective in drug delivery?
What characteristic makes transdermal patches effective in drug delivery?
Which statement about premature infants and drug application is most accurate?
Which statement about premature infants and drug application is most accurate?
What is the effect of drug release properties in topical formulations?
What is the effect of drug release properties in topical formulations?
Which dosage form property significantly affects skin hydration and drug permeation?
Which dosage form property significantly affects skin hydration and drug permeation?
Flashcards
Topical Drug Application
Topical Drug Application
Applying a medication directly to the skin to treat skin ailments or deliver a drug systemically.
Skin Layers
Skin Layers
The skin is made of three main layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous.
Epidermis
Epidermis
The outermost layer of the skin, acting as a barrier.
Keratinocytes
Keratinocytes
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Stratum Corneum
Stratum Corneum
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Topical Drug Dosage Form
Topical Drug Dosage Form
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Skin's Role
Skin's Role
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Skin Barrier Function
Skin Barrier Function
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Stratum Corneum Permeability
Stratum Corneum Permeability
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Paracellular Transport
Paracellular Transport
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Lipophilic Drugs
Lipophilic Drugs
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Transappendageal Transport
Transappendageal Transport
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Interpatient Variability
Interpatient Variability
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Skin Hydration
Skin Hydration
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Occlusion
Occlusion
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Cutaneous First-Pass Effect
Cutaneous First-Pass Effect
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Drug Binding Effects
Drug Binding Effects
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Viable Epidermal Layers
Viable Epidermal Layers
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Viable Epidermis
Viable Epidermis
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Non-Viable Epidermis
Non-Viable Epidermis
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Stratum Corneum
Stratum Corneum
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Corneocytes
Corneocytes
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Intercellular Lipids
Intercellular Lipids
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Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
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Drug Penetration Barrier
Drug Penetration Barrier
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Desmosomes
Desmosomes
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Skin Shedding
Skin Shedding
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Dermis
Dermis
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Subcutaneous Fat
Subcutaneous Fat
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Acid Mantle
Acid Mantle
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Transepidermal Transport
Transepidermal Transport
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Transcellular pathway
Transcellular pathway
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Drug Permeation
Drug Permeation
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Brick and Mortar Structure
Brick and Mortar Structure
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Skin Barrier Properties
Skin Barrier Properties
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Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Granulosum
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Stratum Basale
Stratum Basale
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Topical Drug Uses
Topical Drug Uses
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Topical Drug Forms
Topical Drug Forms
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Skin's Protective Barrier
Skin's Protective Barrier
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Epidermis: The Outer Layer
Epidermis: The Outer Layer
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Stratum Corneum: The Barrier
Stratum Corneum: The Barrier
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Keratinocytes: The Major Cell
Keratinocytes: The Major Cell
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Other Epidermis Cells
Other Epidermis Cells
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Layers Within the Epidermis
Layers Within the Epidermis
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Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous Glands
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Eccrine Sweat Glands
Eccrine Sweat Glands
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Apocrine Sweat Glands
Apocrine Sweat Glands
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Drug Transport Mechanisms
Drug Transport Mechanisms
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Topical Drug Action
Topical Drug Action
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Drug Permeation Steps
Drug Permeation Steps
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Stratum Corneum: Barrier
Stratum Corneum: Barrier
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Paracellular Pathway
Paracellular Pathway
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Lipophilicity: Key for Penetration
Lipophilicity: Key for Penetration
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Viable Epidermis: Less Resistance
Viable Epidermis: Less Resistance
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Transappendageal Route
Transappendageal Route
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Systemic Absorption from Dermis
Systemic Absorption from Dermis
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Damaged Skin: Faster Penetration
Damaged Skin: Faster Penetration
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Why is transappendageal transport limited?
Why is transappendageal transport limited?
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How does skin condition impact drug permeation?
How does skin condition impact drug permeation?
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What is the cutaneous first-pass effect?
What is the cutaneous first-pass effect?
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How does drug binding impact drug permeation?
How does drug binding impact drug permeation?
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Stratum Corneum Water Content
Stratum Corneum Water Content
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Hydration's Effect on Drug Permeation
Hydration's Effect on Drug Permeation
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Occlusion and Drug Permeation
Occlusion and Drug Permeation
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Lipophilicity and Skin Permeation
Lipophilicity and Skin Permeation
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Non-Ionized vs. Ionized Drug Forms
Non-Ionized vs. Ionized Drug Forms
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Drug Release in Topical Dosage Forms
Drug Release in Topical Dosage Forms
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Occlusive Properties of Topical Dosage Forms
Occlusive Properties of Topical Dosage Forms
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Age and Skin Permeability
Age and Skin Permeability
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Study Notes
Topical Drug Application
- Topical drugs are applied directly to the skin for various reasons, including treating skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis), relieving pain (e.g., diclofenac gel), and systemic delivery (e.g., nicotine patches).
Topical Dosage Forms
- Liquids: Solutions, lotions, tinctures, collodions, medicated shampoos
- Semisolids: Ointments, creams, pastes, gels
- Solids: Powders, sticks
- Others: Aerosols, foams, dressings, tapes, plasters
Skin Anatomy and Physiology
- Skin is the largest organ, varying in thickness, weighing approximately 3-4 kg in adults.
- Protective Barrier: Protects against microorganisms, chemicals, radiation (UV rays), shocks, and injury.
- Physiological Roles: Regulates temperature, excretes substances, and is involved in drug absorption.
- Complex Structure: Physiologically and biochemically intricate.
Skin Layers and Appendages
- Three primary layers: epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous fat.
- Includes sweat glands (apocrine, eccrine), hair follicles.
Epidermis
- Outermost layer, stratified squamous epithelium; constantly renewing.
- Varies in thickness across different body regions.
- Primarily composed of keratinocytes (80%), containing keratin (strength, toughness).
- Other cell types: Langerhans cells (immune defense), melanocytes (melanin production, UV protection, skin color), Merkel cells (fine touch sensation).
- Layers: Stratum corneum (outermost, primary protective barrier), stratum lucidum (thin, palms/soles), stratum granulosum (lipid production), stratum spinosum, stratum basale (deepest, new keratinocyte generation).
Keratinocytes
- 80% of epidermis, high keratin content.
- Organized into strata, contributing to skin barrier properties.
- Viable (living) and non-viable (dead) layers.
- Viable: All layers except stratum corneum.
- Non-viable: Stratum corneum, dead cells.
Stratum Corneum
- Crucial barrier to drug penetration.
- Brick-and-mortar structure: Corneocytes (dead keratinocytes) are "bricks," intercellular lipids are "mortar."
Corneocytes
- Flat, enlarged, overlapping dead keratinocytes, interspersed with lipid sheets.
- Lack nucleus and organelles, contain 10-20% water.
- Rich in keratin and filaggrin, structural proteins.
- Contain Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), low molecular weight polar compounds, attracting water from dermis.
Intercellular Lipids
- Composed of ceramides, free fatty acids, cholesterol.
- Crucial for corneocyte binding, limiting permeation (in/out) and preventing water loss.
- Produced by stratum granulosum.
Desmosomes
- Specialized junctions binding corneocytes together, for structural integrity and barrier function.
- Breakdown leads to skin flaking.
Skin Renewal
- Corneocytes slough off after approximately 14 days.
- Continuous shedding, replaced by cells from the basale layer.
- Turnover time varies between body regions.
Dermis
- Located beneath the epidermis, much thicker.
- Connective tissue matrix (support, strength).
- Responsible for skin structure and elasticity.
- Contains nerves, appendages (sweat/hair follicles), blood/lymphatic vessels.
- Drug absorption into systemic circulation possible.
Subcutaneous Fat
- Deepest layer, adipose tissue.
- Can act as a drug reservoir, delaying/slowing absorption or serving as a depot.
Sweat and Sebaceous Glands
- Eccrine sweat glands: thermoregulation
- Apocrine sweat glands: secrete into hair follicles
- Sebaceous glands: associated with follicles, produce sebum (lipid mixture, waterproofing, lubrication).
Acid Mantle
- Acidic environment (pH 4.5-6.2) on skin surface.
- Created by fatty acids in sebum.
- Protective functions: antimicrobial, orderly desquamation, lipid lamellae formation.
- Dependent on optimal pH.
Hair Follicles
- Present in most body areas (except lips, palms, soles).
- Can act as drug penetration pathways, bypassing stratum corneum to some extent.
Drug Transport Mechanisms
- Some drugs act on skin surface.
- Others penetrate layers to target sites.
- Examples: Exfoliants (stratum corneum), antiperspirants/antimicrobials/depilatories (appendages), topical corticosteroids (deeper layers).
Drug Permeation Challenges
- Skin's primary function is protection, resulting in slow permeation.
- Damaged skin allows faster permeation.
- Formulations temporarily disrupt stratum corneum to enhance permeation.
Routes of Drug Permeation
- Transepidermal: Primary, through epidermal layers.
- Transappendageal: Less significant, via appendages.
Transepidermal Transport
- Stratum Corneum as Major Barrier: Drugs must penetrate this layer to reach dermis.
- Transcellular: Through corneocytes; polar pathway.
- Paracellular: Around corneocytes, through lipid lamellae; non-polar pathway.
Lipophilicity & Viable Layers
- Lipophilic drugs prefer permeation.
- Viable layers offer less resistance to penetration.
Systemic Absorption
- Drug absorption into blood/lymph at dermis layer.
Transappendageal Transport
- Appendages (hair follicles, sweat glands) offer easier drug access.
Factors Influencing Drug Permeation
- Biological factors: Interpatient variability, skin condition (healthy/diseased), drug metabolism, age, drug binding.
- Physical-Chemical factors: Hydration, occlusion, drug lipophilicity, dosage form properties.
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Explore the intricate world of topical drug applications and the anatomy of skin. This quiz covers the various types of topical dosage forms and delves into the skin's structure and functions. Test your understanding of how these elements interact in medical treatments.
