Development and Evaluation of Finasteride Niosomes Targeting Hair Follicles for Androgenic Alopecia Management

    July 2023 in “ Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology ”
    Fei Liu, Feng Guo, Desheng Liang … Haijun Zhong
    Studysummary This study found that finasteride niosomes may enhance hair follicle drug accumulation and promote hair regeneration in androgenetic alopecia mice more effectively than current finasteride formulations.
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