This new volume explores advances that have been achieved in the effective use of nanocarriers as drug delivery systems to address skin diseases. It presents the progress in the treatment via nanocarriers of acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, and infections. It also looks at follicular delivery as a promising strategy due to reduced particle size of these drug delivery systems.

In the first section of the book, the authors cover the use of nanocarriers for skin cancer, topical nanotherapeutics for acne, and topical amphotericin B for fungal diseases. In section two, the chapters discuss nanocarriers for several skin diseases, highlighting relevant information on nanoformulations designed for skin treatment. Chapters on natural ingredients for skin disease treatments are presented as well. The role of lipid and polymeric carriers for psoriasis, acne, and dermatitis are discussed, as well as the use of natural polymers and vegetable compounds for skin disease treatment.

Some of the skin diseases discussed include cutaneous Leishmaniasis, skin cancer, acne vulgaris, and atopic dermatitis. Some of the treatment methods described include transdermal drug delivery systems, topical nanotherapeutics, siRNA delivery for the management of skin disorders, among many others.

Key features:

• Discusses the principles of nanotechnology in skin delivery for the prevention and treatment of disease
• Explores the role of nanoparticles and natural/vegetable compounds in the prevention of skin diseases

Novel Nanocarriers for Skin Diseases: Advances and Applications presents vital information for scientists and researchers in this exciting area of drug delivery research for skin diseases.

Raj K. Keservani, MPharm, is an Associate Professor, Faculty of B. Pharmacy, CSM Group of Institutions, Allahabad, India. He has more than 12 years of academic (teaching) experience from various institutes of India in pharmaceutical education. He has published many peer-reviewed papers in the field of pharmaceutical sciences in national and international journals, over 40 book chapters, several co-authored books, and nearly 30 edited books. He is also active as a reviewer for several international scientific journals. Mr. Keservani graduated with a pharmacy degree from the Department of Pharmacy, Kumaun University, Nainital (Uttarakhand), India. He received his Master of Pharmacy (specialization in pharmaceutics) from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, India. Mr. Keservani is a life member of the Society of Pharmaceutical Education and Research. His research interests include nutraceutical and functional foods, novel drug delivery systems, transdermal drug delivery/drug delivery, health science, cancer biology, and neurobiology.

Julia Scherer Santos, PhD, is a member of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil, where she works as a works as a consultant in cosmetics development, registration in regulatory agency, and regulatory aspects. She has experience as a Professor in Pharmacy, teaching courses in Aesthetics and Cosmetics, and she has developed teaching materials for undergraduate courses. She holds a doctorate in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology. She is a specialist in cosmetology and cosmeceuticals applied to aesthetics and a specialist in aesthetic and cosmetic health. She also has experience in the public health area. She works mainly on the following subjects: nanotechnology, cosmetology, pharmaceutical technology, and aesthetics.