Skin adhesive hydrogels for the topical delivery of active agents

This thesis illustrates the development of tailor-made partially hydrated skin adhesive hydrogels as a vehicle for the topical delivery of moisturising agents. Maintaining an optimum hydration level of the stratum comeum ensures that the barrier properties of the skin are preserved. An unsaturated i...

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Main Author: Bahia, Raminder Kaur
Published: Aston University 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.497361