chapter 1 The Structure and Function of Skin / chapter 2 Common Skin Disorders and Their Topical Treatment / chapter 3 Basic Mathematical Principles in Skin Permeation / chapter 4 Skin Transport / chapter 5 Methods for Studying Percutaneous Absorption / chapter 6 Formulation Strategies for Modulating Skin Permeation / chapter 7 Dermatological Formulation and Transdermal Systems / chapter 8 Bioavailability and Bioequivalence of Dermatological Formulations / chapter 9 Scale-up of Dermatological Dosage Forms: A Case for Multivariate Optimization and Product Homogeneity / chapter 10 Safety Considerations for Dermal and Transdermal Formulations / chapter 11 Transdermal Delivery and Cutaneous Reactions