Abstract

The aim of this work is to evaluate the excipients and veicle commonly used in galenic dermatology with an pharmaceutical – chemical point of view. It is a real complex world: products form mineral, animal or vegetal origin or also syntetic. The hystoricsl use of remedies in dermatological condition is very ancient in the humanity history and since today the term GALENIC is used in the modern pharmacy setting. The efficacy ot the therapy is related not only to the various AIPs used but also to the excipienst or veicle employed as well as the Pharmaceutical form choosed by the dermatologist or the pharmacist. Efficacy, safety and tollerability are the key factors for acute or prolonged therapy : for adults or children. The chemical stability and the microbiological aspects complete the profile for a good galenic product. The characteristics of the some pharmaceutical or cosmetic topical form and their composition are reported : classic formulation are then submitted to clarify some useful concepts.