Microsponges: a breakthrough tool in pharmaceutical research

Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Table 4 Drug candidates explored using microsponge delivery systems for dermatological and cosmetic applications

S. No.	Drug candidates	Formulation type	Cosmetic and dermatological applications	References
1	Fluocinolone acetonide	Gel	Skin inflammation	[31, 32]
2	Mupirocin	Emulgel	In both primary and secondary skin infections	[31, 32]
3	Fluconazole	Gel	Antifungal	[31]
4	Silver sulfadiazine	Gel	Burn wounds with a partial thickness	[31, 32]
5	Oxybenzone	Gel	Sunscreen	[31, 33]
6	Terbinafine	Gel	Fungicidal (hair and skin infection)	[31,32,33]
7	Paeonol	Cream	Anti-inflammatory and anti-melanin activity	[31]