Hybrid Hair Follicle Stem Cell Extracellular Vesicles Co-Delivering Finasteride and Gold Nanoparticles for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment

    August 2024 in “ Journal of Controlled Release ”
    Xiaochuan Wu, Xixi Huang, Qi Zhu … Yongzhong Du
    Studysummary In a study using an AGA mouse model, researchers observed that a novel topical gel combining hybrid extracellular vesicles, gold nanoparticles, and finasteride accelerated hair regrowth and improved hair quality more effectively than conventional minoxidil treatment, presenting a promising option with fewer side effects.
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