Dermatological application

Dermatological applications of glycolates such as EA 3443 were carefully documented. The amount applied and the time elapsed after application are shown (Fig. 21) for each of four cases. 

Gupta, P. and Garg, S. (2002). Recent advances in dosage forms for dermatological application. Pharm. Tech, 26(3), 144—162. 

Petrolatum continues to be used quite extensively in dermatological applications, primarily for three purposes (1) as an inert patch testing base, (2) as a vehicle in the dermal application of pharmaceuticals, and (3) as a treatment product itself. 

Therapeutically, potassium hydroxide is used in various dermatological applications. 

The removal of the dermatological applications is rarely deliberate. Rather, some substance is usually transferred to clothing, etc., some is absorbed, some is evaporated. 

The use of carbon materials has been attempted for orthopedic implants, and they are still used for heart valves and dermatological applications. 

In this chapter, some principal chemical methods and some examples of chemical methods for dermatological applications are described. 

Dermatology procedures can be performed with the laser—many of which are cosmetic procedures done to improve appearance. Some laser dermatologic applications are acne treatment and acne scar removal, removal of age spots, skin resurfacing, scar removal, tattoo removal, spider vein removal, and hair removal. 

Muscadine varieties contain phenolic compounds (Singleton et al., 1966) and large amounts of glyceryl monostyrate, useful as a finishing agent, dispersant in textiles, thermoplastics, lubricants, ointments and lotions for pharmaceutical and dermatological applications, as well as a potential commercial precursor of stearic acid. 

Perri, A. J. and Flsu, S. A review of thalidomide s history and current dermatological applications. Dermatology Online Journal 3(5), 2003. 

Chem. Descrip. Mono/diglycerides of captylic/capric acid in Glycerol CAS 26402-22-2 56-81-5 EINECS/ELINCS 247-667-6 200-289-5 Uses Bioavailability enhancer, emulsifier, solubilizer in pharmaceutical and nutritional applies. penetration enhancer in dermatological applications w/o emulsifier in personal care applies, including creams, lotions, ointments and lipsticks Regulatory FDA GRAS DMF 3700... 

Uses Preservative antimicrobial for use in dermatological applications and trans-dermal patch pharmaceuticals, in products targeting mucus membrane or other sensitive tissue... 

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