Main description:

Copper is increasingly recognized for its possible role in the prevention and moderation of disease, as well as the treatment of a number of conditions including skin irritation, sensitization, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. This source reviews general principles of percutaneous penetration to clarify the mechanisms controlling anti-inflammatory activity, dermal sensitivity, and the absorption of copper compounds in the human body and the effects of these functions on healthy skin and human health.

Contents:

Copper and Copper Alloys. Corrosion Chemistry of Copper. Basics of Metal Skin Penetration: Scope and Limitations. Percutaneous Absorption of Copper. Diffusion of Copper Through Human Skin In Vivo. Irritation Potential of Copper Compounds. Copper Hypersensitivity. Copper in Medicine and Personal Care: A Historical Overview. The Role of Copper in Onset, Development, and Control of Acute and Chronic Inflammation. Copper Jewelry and Arthritis. The Role of Copper in Anti-Inflammatory Therapy and the Potential for Its Transdermal Application.