title: Topically applied lipid- and surfactant-based nanoparticles in the treatment of skin disorders.
abstract: In the treatment of dermatological disorders, topical drug administration is a mainstay. However, nanoparticle-based carrier systems could improve and expand the current therapeutic range via localized delivery of active ingredients. Areas covered: This review gives a detailed description of lipid- and surfactant-based drug delivery systems which have been explored for topical drug administration. To guide researchers in their choice of delivery system, an informative decision tree is included. Moreover, this review provides a complete overview of the topical or transdermal drug products, currently on the market or under clinical investigation, delivered via the discussed carriers, in the treatment of skin disorders. Expert opinion: Conventional liposomes are still popular in the domain of topical or transdermal drug delivery and dominate the market landscape. However, several other carriers, such as exosomes and niosomes, are being explored which offer distinct advantages over liposomes and should therefore not be disregarded when selecting a proper drug delivery system.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Dermatology , Ghent University Hospital , Ghent , Belgium.
authors.forename: Eline
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Desmet
authors.affiliation: a Department of Dermatology , Ghent University Hospital , Ghent , Belgium.
authors.forename: Mireille
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Van Gele
authors.affiliation: a Department of Dermatology , Ghent University Hospital , Ghent , Belgium.
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lambert
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000737:chemistry; D008081:Liposomes / Q000378:metabolism; D053758:Nanoparticles; D012867:Skin / Q000378:metabolism; D012869:Skin Absorption; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids; D008081:Liposomes; D013501:Surface-Active Agents
keywords: Drug delivery; lipid-based carrier; skin disorders; surfactant-based carrier; topical; transdermal