Role of polymers in novel vesicular nanocarrier systems for treatment of atopic dermatitis: A review.

Atopic dermatitis is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin dermatitis results to itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. It is also known as eczema. There are pathophysiological similarities between atopic dermatitis and psoriasis include decreased epidermal barrier function, immunological hyperresponsiveness, and local & systemic symptoms that are influenced by external variables including stress and the skin's microbiota. A number of polymers are used to prepare the vesicular nanocarrier systems for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. They are phospholipid and non-phospholipid based vesicular nanocarriers. All of these play an important role in the topical delivery of different bioactive agents like antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral agents etc. This review article focused on the various polymers used for the preparation vesicular nanocarrier systems for the treatment of atopic dermatitis/ psoriasis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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