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  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacokinetics

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  • Concentrated nicotine in e-cigarette refill liquids poses toxicity risks via ingestion and dermal absorption.
  • Increasing reports of nicotine poisoning from e-liquids highlight a need to evaluate dermal absorption.
  • Limited data exists on the extent of nicotine absorption through the skin from e-cigarette liquids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and quantify transdermal nicotine absorption following skin contamination with e-liquid.
  • To assess the rate and extent of nicotine penetration through the skin.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Franz diffusion cells to simulate skin exposure to e-liquid.
  • Eight cells were exposed to 1 mL of 0.8 mg/mL nicotine e-liquid for 24 hours.
  • Nicotine concentration in the receiving phase was measured using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Main Results:

  • Nicotine was detected in the receiving solution within 2 hours of exposure.
  • Calculated medium flux was 4.82 ± 1.05 μg/cm²/h with a lag time of 3.9 ± 0.1 h.
  • After 24 hours, 3.04 mg of nicotine was absorbed per 100 cm² of skin surface.

Conclusions:

  • Skin contamination with e-liquid results in measurable nicotine absorption.
  • Transdermal nicotine absorption from e-liquids is a significant concern.
  • Emphasizes the need for caution when handling e-cigarette refill liquids.