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The implementation of the delivery gap principle to develop an effective transdermal delivery system for caffeine
(2013)
Caffeine is frequently used in cosmetics due to its well-characterised skin permeation properties and is widely incorporated in cosmetic-related products intended for skin (Samah & Heard, 2013:631). Despite its polar ...
The influence of pH on the in vitro skin permeation of rhodium
(2014)
In occupational settings where rhodium is produced or used, such as the mining industry, refineries and catalytic industries, workers are at risk of being dermally exposed to this metal in either the metallic form or its ...
In vitro skin permeation of selected platinum group metals
(2014)
Background: Platinum group metal (PGM) mining and refining is a large constituent of the mining sector of South Africa and contributes significantly to the gross domestic product. The PGMs include the rare metals platinum ...
The transdermal delivery of various anti–emetics
(North-West University, 2010)
Motion sickness, although viewed as a sickness, is in actuality a psychophysiological response to motion. The most common cause of motion sickness is the mismatch between the vestibular and visual systems. An increase in ...
Formulation, in vitro release and transdermal diffusion of selected retinoids
(North-West University, 2010)
Acne is a multifactorial skin disease affecting about 80 % of people aged 11 to 30. Several systemic and topical treatments are used to treat existing lesions, prevent scarring and suppress the development of new lesions. ...
Transdermal diffusion stability and clinical efficacy of cosmetic formulations containing Rosa rubiginosa rosehip seed oil
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
This study aimed at investigating cosmeceutical product development from concept to clinical efficacy testing, using Rosa rubiginosa rosehip seed oil, sourced from Southern African soil.
Rosehip seed oil contains various ...
A comparative study between two lamellar gel phase systems and Emzaloids as delivery vehicles for the transdermal delivery of 5-fluorouracil and idoxuridine
(North-West University, 2004)
The distinctive architecture of the stratum corneum with its unique nature of an
interstitial lipoidal environment plays the major role in regulating the barrier function of the skin. The major problem with the transdermal ...
Pheroid® technology in the transdermal delivery of selected non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Drug delivery through the skin still remains an area that enjoys active research with much of the research focusing on physical or chemical methods to reversibly alter the skin’s permeability to compounds because of the ...
Topical delivery of artemether, encapsulated in niosome and proniosome carriers
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Artemisia annua is a Chinese herb discovered by Chinese scientists in 1971. Artemisinin
was extracted from this herb and used as a Chinese medicine named Qinghaosu.
Artemether (ARM) is a derivative from the artemisinin ...
Transdermal penetration enhancement and clinical efficacy of Aloe marlothii and Aloe ferox compared to Aloe vera
(2014)
Extensive research has already been performed on Aloe vera therefore it is important that researchers include other aloe species, such as Aloe marlothii and Aloe ferox, in studies involving aloe plant materials (Loots et ...