TLDR Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for hair loss treatment.
The study investigated the use of iontophoresis to target hair follicles with minoxidil sulphate (MXS) loaded microparticles. The study found that iontophoresis increased the amount of MXS delivered to the hair follicles compared to passive delivery, and that the microparticles were able to remain in the follicles for up to 24 hours. This suggests that iontophoresis of MXS loaded microparticles could be a promising strategy for targeting hair follicles in the treatment of hair loss.
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