International Journal of Nanomedicine (Jul 2024)
Recent Advancements and Trends of Topical Drug Delivery Systems in Psoriasis: A Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Abstract
Pingyu An,1 Qiyue Zhao,2 Siyu Hao,3 Xiaodong Wang,4 Jiangtian Tian,5,6 Zhiqiang Ma3 1Basic Medical College, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Ultrasound, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China; 6The Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Chinese Ministry of Education, Harbin, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhiqiang Ma, Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 246, Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150081, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 18845139619, Email [email protected]: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease where topical therapy is crucial. While various dosage forms have enhanced the efficacy of current treatments, their limited permeability and lack of targeted delivery to the dermis and epidermis remain challenges. We reviewed the evolution of topical therapies for psoriasis and conducted a bibliometric analysis from 1993 to 2023 using a predictive linear regression model. This included a comprehensive statistical and visual evaluation of each model’s validity, literature profiles, citation patterns, and collaborations, assessing R variance and mean squared error (MSE). Furthermore, we detailed the structural features and penetration pathways of emerging drug delivery systems for topical treatment, such as lipid-based, polymer-based, metallic nanocarriers, and nanocrystals, highlighting their advantages. This systematic overview indicates that future research should focus on developing novel drug delivery systems characterized by enhanced stability, biocompatibility, and drug-carrying capacity.Keywords: psoriasis, bibliometric, drug delivery, topical treatment, nanoparticle, nanocarriers
