Table 4 Drug candidates explored using microsponge delivery systems for dermatological and cosmetic applications
From: Microsponges: a breakthrough tool in pharmaceutical research
| 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] |