Gallic acid (GA) proved to produce desired effects topically in the treatment of acne, through its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics. In the current work, nanovesicular systems; aspasomes loaded with GA were prepared, and evaluated on and levels. Formulations were coated with chitosan due to its mucoadhesive properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe increase in the production of melanin level inside the skin prompts a patient-inconvenient skin color disorder namely; melasma. This arouses the need to develop efficacious treatment modalities, among which are topical nano-delivery systems. This study aimed to formulate functionalized chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) in gel form for enhanced topical delivery of alpha-arbutin as a skin whitening agent to treat melasma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCancer is making patients vulnerable to diseases by impairing immunity directly or by anticancer therapy. In COVID-19 era, it is mandatory to face cancer with more organized & prompter response. Nutrition plays an important role in prevention & management of cancer patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Oleuropein is a promising nutraceutical found in abundance in olive leaf, with reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and hence could be a valuable treatment for dermatological diseases such as psoriasis.: In order to overcome the poor skin penetration of oleuropein, it was formulated in a microemulsion nanocarrier. The selected microemulsion formulation displayed a particle size of 30.
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