Erbium-Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Irradiation Ameliorates Skin Permeation and Follicular Delivery of Antialopecia Drugs

    September 2014 in “ Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ”
    William R. Lee, Shing Chuan Shen, Ibrahim A. Aljuffali … Jia You Fang
    Studysummary This study found that Er–YAG laser treatment significantly enhanced skin absorption and follicular delivery of antialopecia drugs, suggesting a potential laser-assisted approach to treat alopecia.
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