Hair Follicle Targeting and Dermal Drug Delivery with Curcumin Drug Nanocrystals: Essential Influence of Excipients

    November 2020 in “ Nanomaterials ”
    Olga Pelikh, Cornelia M. Keck
    Studysummary This study found that excipients significantly influence the effectiveness of curcumin nanocrystals in dermal applications, enhancing or hindering hair follicle targeting and passive diffusion based on their selection.
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