Proof of the efficacy of dermatological products is a prerequisite for clinical testing and registration. Now, efficacy claims for cosmetics must be equally substantiated. This book provides a concise, practical but comprehensive overview of experimental models used to screen, develop and select dermatological and cosmetic formulations. The authors are recognized specialists in their field and use a standardized approach to the projects facilitating the reading for the stressed scientist, for the R+D managers general view as well as for the beginners in the field.

General

2 The Vehicle: The Pharmaceutical Carrier of Dermatological Agents
3 The Absolute Fundamentals of Transdermal Permeation (Drug Delivery for Dummies)
4 Basics (Guidelines) on Cell Culture Testing for Topical Dermatological Drugs/Products and Cosmetics With Regard to Efficacy and Safety of the Preparations
5 Guidelines and Methods on Safety Testing for Dermatics and Cosmetics
6 Basics on Clinical Safety Testing
Projects
7 Antimicrobials
8 Topical Antifungal Agents
9 Hand Disinfection and Antiseptic of Skin, Mucous Membranes, and Wounds
10 Antivirals
11 Dermatopharmacology of Antiparasitics and Insect Repellents
12 Antiphlogistics (Dermocorticoids and topical immunomodulators)
13 Antiseborrheics
14a Principle of Drug Treatments for Itch
14b Methodological Approaches for Testing Anti-Itch and Related Substances
15 Hair: Scalp Hair Growth Evaluation Methods
16 Keratolytics
17 Dermatopharmacology of Topical Anti-Fungal Preparations in Nail Tissue
18 Skin Care/Detergents
19 Skin Hydration
20 Efficacy of Skin Care Products and Different Mixtures of Lipids on Barrier Function
21 Project Sunscreen Protection
22 Photoaging - Retinoids, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, and Antioxidants
23 Antiperspirants
24 Wound Healingo
25 Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products.