Caffeic Acid Skin Absorption: Delivery of Microparticles to Hair Follicles

April 2019 in “ Saudi pharmaceutical journal ”

Lia Carolina Oliveira dos Santos, Caroline Magnani Spagnol, Antonio José Guillot, Ana Melero, Marcos Antônio Corrêa

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Studysummary This study reported that microparticle-loaded emulsions containing caffeic acid achieved more homogeneous distribution and prolonged release in hair follicles, suggesting potential for effective folliculitis treatment.

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