Design of Finasteride-Loaded Nanoparticles for Potential Treatment of Alopecia

    January 2017 in “ Skin Pharmacology and Physiology ”
    Luís A. C. Roque, Inês S Dias, Nuno Cruz … Catarina Pinto Reis
    Studysummary This study found that polymeric nanoparticles may effectively deliver finasteride topically to hair follicles, potentially improving alopecia treatment with fewer side effects than oral forms.
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