Iontophoresis on Minoxidil Sulphate-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Accelerates Drug Release, Decreasing Their Targeting Effect to Hair Follicles

    August 2016 in “ Química Nova ”
    Breno N. Matos, Larissa M. Melo, Maíra N. Pereira … Guilherme M. Gelfuso
    Studysummary This study concluded that chitosan nanoparticles loaded with minoxidil effectively target hair follicles and reduce dermal exposure compared to iontophoresis, despite similar drug delivery potential to the follicles.
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