Polymer encapsulation of drugs is conventionally used as a strategy for controlled delivery and enhanced stability. In this work, a novel encapsulation approach is demonstrated, in which the organic molecule clotrimazole is enclosed into wrinkles of defined sizes. Having defined wrinkles at the drug/encapsulant interface, the contact between the encapsulating polymer and the drug can be improve...

Polymer encapsulation of drugs is conventionally used as a strategy for controlled delivery and enhanced stability. In this work, a novel encapsulation approach is demonstrated, in which the organic molecule clotrimazole is enclosed into wrinkles of defined sizes. Having defined wrinkles at the drug/encapsulant interface, the contact between the encapsulating polymer and the drug can be improve...

Hairless mice (HR/ICR) were irradiated chronically with suberythemal doses of UV-B radiation (ultraviolet radiation in wavelength 290-320 nm) immediately before and after production, with cyanoacrylate r sin, of an artificial temporary groove parallel to the midline, which is an unusual direction for wrinkle formation. Data for UV radiation-exposed skin beibre or after production of an artifici...

This paper describes a method for animating the appearance of clothing, such as pants or a shirt, that fits closely to a figure’s body. Compared to flowing cloth, such as loose dresses or capes, these types of garments involve nearly continuous collision contact and small wrinkles, that can be troublesome for traditional cloth simulation methods. Based on the observation that the wrinkles in cl...

In this study, we assessed the efficacy and safety of four skin care products indicated for skin hydration (Aqua Therapy and Perfecta), skin aging (Unica Resurfacing Therapy) and sensitive skin (Comfort Therapy), in four groups of 7 volunteers with different skin types. These products belong to four skin care ranges (Aqua, Perfecta, Unica and Comfort) and are formulated with a specific combinat...

The FA (facial ageing) process has been of a great interest to many researchers and some firms like airports and police departments, this is due to the fact that the face appearance changes as people age resulting in difficulties identifying certain individuals. In this paper, 2D wrinkle maps will be used in the design of a 3D system for the purpose of facial wrinkles simulation and prediction....

BACKGROUND Laser treatment of facial rhytides has evolved as a major modality of aesthetic surgery. Published results, while generally encouraging, feature highly diverse evaluation methods, which makes an evidence-based assessment of treatment efficacy and safety all but impossible. OBJECTIVE To compare the results of different instruments of measurement. PATIENTS/METHODS Twenty-eight pati...