Antihyperlipidemic treatment by oral route, such as statin drugs, has the disadvantage of experiencing a first-pass effect in the liver, which reduces the bioavailability of the drug. In addition to avoiding the first-pass effect, transdermal patches can improve p...
The Alpini are the Italian Army's specialist mountain infantry. Part of the army's infantry corps, the speciality distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II. Currently the active Alpini units are organized in two operational brigades, which are subordinate to the Alpine ...
Described is a human epidermal and/or human hair treatment composition of (i) fragrance and/or malodour counteractant and (ii) fragrance- and/or malodour counteractant-compatible solvent-containing microcapsules provided in a suspension gel or emulsion. Also described is a method for delivery of ...
A combination of biologic materials and advanced cosmetic reconstructive techniques continues to evolve in an attempt to achieve satisfactory oncologic outcomes while avoiding potentially disfiguring and catastrophic results. The purpose of this chapter is to comprehensively review the most prevalent cutaneous ...
This review provides an overview of the structural and functional features of key phytosphingosine-based ceramides (CERs), notably CER[EOP], CER[NP], and CER[AP], and their role in atopic skin health. Herein, we discuss how these indispensable stratum corneum (SC) lipids maintain skin barrier...
This led to a professional impoverishment of dermatology, both in terms of specialistic training and the quality of the care provided. Most general pathologists were not trained in cutaneous pathology and, therefore, had to rely on second-level investigations, such as immunohistochemistry and/or ...