Poly(γ-Glutamic Acid)/Chitosan Hydrogel Nanoparticles for Effective Preservation and Delivery of Fermented Herbal Extract for Enlarging Hair Bulb and Enhancing Hair Growth

    October 2019 in “ International Journal of Nanomedicine ”
    Hye Su Kim, Ha-Kyoung Kwon, Dong Hoon Lee … Moon Il Kim
    Studysummary This study suggests that the hydrogel nanoparticle formulation of hair growth-promoting compounds may enhance hair follicle penetration and induce hair growth in tested models, demonstrating its potential as a hair growth treatment.
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