Title:A Promising Approach of Dermal Targeting of Antipsoriatic Drugs via Engineered Nanocarriers Drug Delivery Systems for Tackling Psoriasis
Volume: 16
Issue: 2
Author(s): Devika Tripathi*, Mansi Srivastava, Krislay Rathour, Awani Kumar Rai, Pranay Wal, Jagannath Sahoo, Ritesh Kumar Tiwari and Prashant Pandey
Affiliation:
- Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy), Kanpur, India
Keywords:
Psoriasis, nanocarriers, dermal targeting, factors, drug delivery, current scenario, novel treatment.
Abstract: Psoriasis is a complex autoimmune skin condition with a significant genetic component.
It causes skin inflammation and is characterized by flaky, silvery reddish spots that can
worsen with age. This condition results from an impaired immunological response of T-cells and
affects 2-5% of the global population. The severity of the illness determines the choice of treatment.
Topical treatments are commonly used to treat psoriasis, but they can have several adverse
effects. Biological therapy is another option for treating specific types of psoriasis. Recently,
new nanoformulations have revolutionized psoriasis treatment. Various nanocarriers, such as
liposomes, nanostructured lipid nanoparticles, niosomes, and nanoemulsions, have been developed
and improved for drug delivery. The use of nanocarriers enhances patient compliance, precise
drug delivery, and drug safety. This review aims to suggest new nanocarrier-based drug delivery
systems for treating psoriasis. It discusses the importance of nanocarriers and compares
them to traditional treatments. Anti-psoriatic drugs have also been investigated for cutaneous delivery
using nanocarriers. The review also covers various factors that influence dermal targeting.
By highlighting several relevant aspects of psoriasis treatment, the review emphasizes the current
potential of nanotechnology. Using nanocarriers as a drug delivery technique may be a
promising alternative treatment for psoriasis.