Insight into Control Architecture of Skin Pathology and Skin Penetration by Mathematical Modeling: an Introduction for Non-mathematicians

Authors

  • Sutapa Biswas Majee NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata-Group of Institutions 124 B L Saha Road, Kolkata 700053, West Bengal, India
  • Gopa Roy Biswas

Keywords:

Mathematical modeling, Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, , transdermal drug delivery

Abstract

Mathematical modeling involves construction of a set of equations or description of a stochastic process closely mimicking a real phenomenon of practical significance and biological or physiological relevance. This paper reviews some specific pathological conditions of the skin and permeation of drugs across the skin during topical administration and transdermal route of delivery in the light of mathematical modeling. It aims at providing an insight into different variables governing any pathological situation of the skin involving a complex architecture of chemical mediators. The factors controlling skin permeability of a drug molecule have also been studied. The final outcome of the paper is to equip non-mathematicians with simple mathematical tools to conduct real experiments in a more satisfactory manner and explain the physiological phenomena in a robust fashion.

Author Biography

Sutapa Biswas Majee, NSHM College of Pharmaceutical Technology NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata-Group of Institutions 124 B L Saha Road, Kolkata 700053, West Bengal, India

Division of Pharmaceutics

Associate Professor

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2015-02-15

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Biswas Majee, S., & Biswas, G. R. (2015). Insight into Control Architecture of Skin Pathology and Skin Penetration by Mathematical Modeling: an Introduction for Non-mathematicians. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 3(1). Retrieved from https://ajouronline.com/index.php/AJAS/article/view/2218

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