Characteristics and Hair Growth Efficacy of Water Dissolving Microneedles Containing Minoxidil Regarding Length of Microneedles

    May 2013 in “ Polymer-korea ”
    한미리, 김은영, 정용현 … 박정환
    Studysummary This study found that using dissolving micro-needles with minoxidil promoted more hair growth in an animal model compared to minoxidil treatment alone or no treatment.
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