...E.J. van Hoogdalem; I.J. Terpstra; A.L.M. Baven Erythromycin with or without additional zinc acetate is used topically in the treatment of acne vulgaris. A potential effect of zinc on the stratum corneum penetration of erythromycin was investigated in human volunteers. Skin surface washings...

...F. Pirot; F. Panisset; P. Agache; P. Humbert Copper and zinc percutaneous absorptions were assessed in vitro using sliced human skin and both petrolatum and hydrophilic gels as vehicles. Applied quantities were largely in excess for the duration of the experiment (72 h). The absorption of sulphates...