Cedrol-Loaded Dissolvable Microneedles Based on Flexible Backing for Promoting Hair Growth

August 2023 in “ Expert opinion on drug delivery ”

Yanjun Zhou, Luan Jia, Guangshuai Zhang, Gang Chen, Di Zhou, Xianbao Shi, Qiang Fu, Ning Li

cedrol dissolvable microneedles hair follicles polyvinylpyrrolidone K25 C57BL/6 mice hair growth PVP K25

Studysummary This study found that cedrol-loaded dissolvable microneedles efficiently delivered cedrol to the deep dermis, effectively promoting hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting a promising strategy for treating hair loss.

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The study developed dissolvable microneedles loaded with cedrol on a flexible backing to deliver the compound directly to the dermis, enhancing drug concentration in hair follicles. The microneedles, made with cedrol and polyvinylpyrrolidone K25, demonstrated good mechanical properties and efficient skin penetration in tests. Pharmacodynamical studies on C57BL/6 mice showed that these microneedles effectively promoted hair growth. The results suggest that cedrol-loaded dissolvable microneedles could be a promising treatment for hair loss.

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