Approaching Alopecia Treatment Via Polymeric Nanoparticles: A Brief Overview

    December 2024 in “ Revista Eletrônica Perspectivas da Ciência e Tecnologia - ISSN 1984-5693 ”
    Gabriela Ribeiro, Anne Caroline da Silva Rocha, Lívia Rodrigues de Menezes
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    TLDR Polymeric nanoparticles could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs more effectively to hair follicles.
    The document discusses the potential of using polymeric nanoparticles for the treatment of alopecia, particularly androgenic alopecia, which has seen an increase in cases following the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditional treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone face challenges in effectively reaching hair follicles. Polymeric nanoparticles offer a promising solution by enhancing the delivery and effectiveness of these drugs to the hair follicles, potentially improving treatment outcomes for hair loss.
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