Living Probiotic Microneedles Coordinate Antiandrogen and Nitric Oxide Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

    Xi Zhang, Chi Zhang, Fangsheng Fu … Huanhuan Chen
    Studysummary In this study, researchers developed a probiotic-based microneedle system combining <i>Weissella cibaria</i> and clascoterone to target androgenetic alopecia, which in a mouse model improved hair density, vascular regeneration, and reduced inflammation, suggesting a promising treatment approach.
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