INTRODUCTION: Retrometabolic Drug Delivery in Dermatology

April 2022 | Volume 21 | Issue 4 | Supplement Individual Articles | Is3 | Copyright © April 2022


Published online March 31, 2022

Leon H. Kircik MD

use of many potentially effective drugs whose use has, until now, been limited by risks of excessive systemic exposure and associated unwanted adverse effects.

This is truly an advancement in the field of drug designing and targeted delivery that is so close to my heart.
Leon H. Kircik MD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN Physicians Skin Care, PLLC, Louisville, KY
DermResearch, PLLC, Louisville, KY
Skin Sciences, PLLC, Louisville, KY

DISCLOSURE Leon H. Kircik, MD has received compensation for his editorial efforts from JDD and has served as a consultant and advisor for Brickell, Dermira, and Eli Lilly.

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