A Method to Improve the Efficacy of Topical Eflornithine Hydrochloride Cream

    September 2014 in “ Drug Delivery ”
    Amit Kumar, Youssef W. Naguib, Yan Shi, Zhengrong Cui
    Studysummary This study found that pretreating mouse skin with microneedles significantly enhanced the hair growth inhibitory effect of eflornithine cream, likely by improving its skin permeation.
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