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Contraception via topical application? - A review.

H Schaefer, G Stüttgen, W Schalla

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    The skin primarily protects the body, but drugs can enter through topical application. While steroid pharmacokinetics suggest contraceptive potential, absorption variability makes it unreliable.

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Pharmacology
    • Contraception

    Background:

    • The skin's primary role is protection against foreign substances.
    • Despite this, topical drug administration is effective for treating skin conditions.
    • Percutaneous absorption of steroids has been explored for various therapeutic applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the suitability of percutaneous steroid pharmacokinetics for contraceptive purposes.
    • To assess the variability of drug absorption through the skin.

    Main Methods:

    • Pharmacokinetic analysis of steroid absorption through the skin.
    • Assessment of absorption variability in the context of topical drug delivery.

    Main Results:

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    • Percutaneous pharmacokinetics of steroids appear theoretically suitable for contraception.
    • Significant variability in the skin's absorption process was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The high variability in percutaneous absorption limits the reliability of steroids for contraceptive use.
    • Further research may be needed to overcome absorption challenges in topical drug delivery for contraception.