The diffusion of nandrolone through hydrated human cadaver skin

Abstract

Effective diffusion constants have been determined for the permeation of nandrolone through whole and stripped human abdominal cadaver skin in vitro. From the values obtained, the diffusion constant for nandrolone in the stratum corneum has been inferred. The experimental approach used yields reproducible results for skin samples taken from a single individual. There is also a surprising degree of uniformity in the values obtained for skin from different individuals.