Biomaterials for Skin Drug Delivery
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editor
2. UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
Interests: microbial biopolymers; polysaccharides; polyhydroxyalkoanates; drug delivery systems; hydrogels; microneedle technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The skin is a highly accessible and protective organ, making it an attractive route for drug administration. However, its barrier function, particularly the outermost layer, the stratum corneum, poses significant challenges for effective transdermal and dermal drug delivery. In recent years, biomaterials have emerged as key enablers in overcoming these limitations, offering innovative platforms for the controlled, targeted, and patient-friendly delivery of therapeutic agents. From hydrogels and nanocarriers to microneedles and bioresponsive systems, advances in biomaterials are transforming the skin drug delivery field and improving outcomes in a wide range of medical and cosmetic applications.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress in the design, development, and application of biomaterials for skin drug delivery. We welcome original research papers and reviews that explore novel biomaterials, delivery strategies, and therapeutic approaches. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: polymeric and lipid-based carriers, hydrogels, microneedles, nanomaterials, bioresponsive or stimuli-responsive systems, and biofabrication techniques. We also invite studies focusing on drug release kinetics, skin permeation enhancement, and safety evaluation, as well as applications in dermatological therapy, wound healing, inflammation, infections, and cosmetic formulations.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Diana Araújo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- skin drug delivery
- transdermal delivery
- topical delivery
- skin permeation
- biomaterials
- hydrogels
- microneedles
- nanocarriers
- bioresponsive materials
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