Hydrogel Microneedles Loaded with bFGF and PVP-Modified Iridium Nanoparticles Improve Follicular Microenvironment for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment

    July 2025 in “ Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology ”
    Shunfu Wang, Wa Zhang, Xueting Xie … Wenzhang Jin
    Studysummary Hydrogel microneedles with special nanoparticles and growth factor improve hair growth better than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
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