Black Phosphorus Nanosheets Encapsulated Microneedle for Multifunctional Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia

    February 2025 in “ Journal of Nanobiotechnology ”
    Sha Xiong, Zhongjun Li, Siwen Jiao … Yuehong Xu
    Studysummary This study developed a microneedle system using black phosphorus nanosheets and baicalin for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding it effectively enhanced drug penetration and follicular targeting while showing synergistic efficacy and safety in preclinical tests, including in vivo model efficacy against testosterone-induced hair loss.
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