STL Index for: Maibach I. Howard
An Overview of Parabens and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Parabens have been under scrutiny for some time with the very limited reports of paraben-induced allergic contact dermatitis. This article discusses the controversy, the data, and how the facts may not match up with the concern.
Age-related Percutaneous Penetration Part 2: Effect of Age on Dermatopharmacokinetics and Overview of Transdermal Products
Transdermal drug delivery allows for a constant rate of drug administration. This second part highlights the importance of elderly patient care, and consideration for patients who may be using multiple drug treatments.
Age-related Percutaneous Penetration Part 1: Skin Factors
Changes in the skin that occur in the elderly may put them at increased risk for altered percutaneous penetration from pharmacotherapy along with potential adverse effects. This overview discusses the current data of studies to evaluate the impact of skin factors in age-related percutaneous penetration.
Many Common Drugs in Dermatology are Light, Temperature, or Moisture-Sensitive
In this article storage guidelines for common dermatology drugs are provided. We suspect that drug degradation is common due to improper storage and that improved patient instruction regarding storage will reduce degradation and alleviate some of the danger associated with improper storage and usage patterns.
Dermatological Drug Dosage in the Elderly
The elderly population is increasing and drug dosing requires special considerations for efficacy and decreasing toxicity. This overview provides algorithms for adjusting drug and dosage based on current evidence-based knowledge with emphasis on drugs prescribed in dermatological practice.
