Utilization of Nanotechnology and Experimental Design in Development and Optimization of Aloe Vera Gel Loaded with Finasteride-Garlic Oil-Nanotransfersomes

    Khaled M. Hosny, Waleed Y. Rizg, Nabil A. Alhakamy … Amine el Mahdi Safhi
    Studysummary This study found that a nanotransferosome formulation of finasteride (FI-GO-NTF) in an Aloe vera gel significantly improved scalp permeation and antibacterial activity compared to standard formulations, suggesting safe and effective potential for alopecia areata treatment.
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