Dimethylsiloxane Polymers for the Effective Transdermal Delivery of Minoxidil in Hair Loss Treatment

    January 2025 in “ Biomedical Engineering Letters ”
    Jae‐Hoon Kim, Dokyoung Kim
    Studysummary This study reported that a new polymeric formulation for topical minoxidil delivery in an animal model improved hair growth and hair follicle formation more effectively than minoxidil in PBS, suggesting potential as a future hair loss treatment.
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