This book covers all major areas of interest in the rapidly expanding field of in vitro methods for percutaneous absorption studies. Specific areas discussed include diffusion cell design, receptor fluid, preparation of skin, and temperature. The book covers experimental methodology, as well as the underlying principles and fundamentals that help professionals and students gain an understanding of the basis for currently used methodology.

Bioengineering of the Skin: Methods and Instrumentation provides a thorough overview of methods for noninvasive investigation of skin function. Commercially available instruments are reviewed and compared, with updated references given for each instrument. This volume offers a technical analysis of each instrument, allowing investigators to understand its biophysical principles and to make better purchases of lab instruments. It also includes the addresses of manufacturers and worldwide distributors, making this an essential reference source.