Ceria Nanozyme-Integrated Microneedles Reshape the Perifollicular Microenvironment for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment

July 2021 in “ ACS Nano ”

Anran Yuan, Fan Xia, Qiong Bian, Haibin Wu, Yueting Gu, Tao Wang, Ruxuan Wang, Lingling Huang, Qiaoling Huang, Yuefeng Rao, Daishun Ling, Fangyuan Li, Jian-Qing Gao

ceria nanozyme microneedles androgenetic alopecia perifollicular microenvironment oxidative stress inflammation blood vessel formation hair follicles bioactive molecules hair loss hair growth

TLDR Microneedles help treat hair loss by improving hair surroundings and promoting growth.

Ceria nanozyme-integrated microneedles have potential as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia by reshaping the perifollicular microenvironment and promoting hair growth. Studies have shown that these microneedles can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, increase blood vessel formation, and deliver nutrients and bioactive molecules to hair follicles. The treatment has been successful in promoting hair growth in mice and has potential for use in humans. Further research is needed to determine the efficacy of this treatment in humans.

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