Colored Polymeric Nanofiber Loaded with Minoxidil Sulphate for Beauty Coverage and Hair Loss Restoration

    March 2020 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Fadilah Sfouq Aleanizy, Abdulrahman A. Almehizia, Hamad M. Alkahtani … Faiyaz Shakeel
    Studysummary This study reported that polymeric nanofibers containing minoxidil sulphate showed effective encapsulation and stability, with minimal concentration loss over six months, making them potentially ideal for delivering this unstable drug in a more visually appealing and easier-to-apply form.
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