Increasing the Percutaneous Absorption and Follicular Penetration of Retinal by Topical Application of Proretinal Nanoparticles

    March 2019 in “ European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics ”
    Benchaphorn Limcharoen, Pattrawadee Toprangkobsin, Wijit Banlunara … Alexa Patzelt
    Studysummary This study observed that proretinal nanoparticles delivered significantly higher concentrations of retinal to the stratum corneum and hair follicles compared to non-particulate forms, potentially improving topical retinoid therapy.
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