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Therapeutic landscape of natural products and emulgel in psoriasis

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Author Details : Ritik Matade, Swarup Harne, Sakshi Kale, Yashodhan Ponde, Tejas Naik, Ganesh Lamkhade, Rohit Doke*

Volume : 11, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 25-34

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpca.2024.003

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Abstract

Psoriasis, characterized by immune-mediated inflammation triggered by dysfunctions in the immune system, manifests in various skin areas with elevated plaques presenting as common symptoms. Traditional psoriasis treatments often incorporate plant-based remedies, which, although safer, are predominantly hydrophobic, limiting their permeation and absorption into the skin. To address these challenges, researchers have turned to emulgels as drug delivery systems. Emulgels, combining the properties of both emulsions and gels, effectively solubilize hydrophobic drug molecules, enhancing their absorption through the skin. Emulgels shows several advantages including easy application and removal, emollient properties, non-greasiness, cosmetic appeal, and excellent penetration capabilities.This review emphasizes the significance of herbal drugs in psoriasis therapeutics and explores the utilization of emulgels as a delivery system for herbal extracts and constituents in psoriasis treatment. By highlighting the potential of emulgels in enhancing the delivery of herbal remedies for psoriasis management, this review offers insights into novel approaches to address the challenges associated with traditional psoriasis treatments.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Emulgel, Skin Disease, Natural Products, Phototherapy

How to cite : Matade R, Harne S, Kale S, Ponde Y, Naik T, Lamkhade G, Doke R, Therapeutic landscape of natural products and emulgel in psoriasis. Int J Pharm Chem Anal 2024;11(1):25-34

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