Development and Evaluation of a Niosome-Integrated Microneedle System for Targeted Follicular Delivery of Ketoconazole in Alopecia Therapy

    April 2026 in “ BioNanoScience ”
    Priyanka Kandhare, Atmaram Pawar
    Studysummary A new microneedle system may improve hair loss treatment by delivering ketoconazole directly to hair follicles.
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