Microneedle Technology Integrated With Diverse Therapeutic Modalities for Hair Regrowth in Alopecia

    March 2026 in “ Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B ”
    Mingyu Gong, Zeshi Jiang, Zhitao Yang … Tingting Peng
    Studysummary This review reports that microneedle-mediated transdermal drug delivery systems show promise in enhancing alopecia treatments by improving the efficacy of various therapeutic agents, including drugs, biologics, and stem cells, but highlights a gap between basic research advancements and clinical trial focus.
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