Comprehensive Review on Emulgel as a Novel Approach for Skin Disease

Topical drug treatment has been used for a long time to help with different skin and beauty problems. Many active ingredients, like anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-acne, and skin-softening substances, can be put directly on the skin. One big advantage of applying drugs this way is that they work only on the affected area and don’t pass through the liver first, which can be harmful. However, for the medicine to work properly, it needs to go through various layers of the skin to reach where it’s needed. Traditional forms like creams, gels, and ointments have some problems, such as being greasy, not spreading easily, and not staying stable for long. Emulgels have become a good alternative. They mix the qualities of both emulsions and gels, making it easier to deliver both water-soluble and oil-based medicines. Emulgels offer better stability, easier spreading, controlled release of the medicine, and are more convenient for patients, making them a better choice for applying drugs to the skin and treating different skin conditions.