Iontophoresis-Targeted, Follicular Delivery of Minoxidil Sulfate for the Treatment of Alopecia
May 2013
in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
TLDR Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery for alopecia treatment.
This study investigated the use of iontophoresis to deliver minoxidil sulfate (MXS) for the treatment of alopecia. The results showed that iontophoresis successfully enhanced follicular delivery of MXS, resulting in greater drug accumulation in hair follicles and a decrease in absorption through the skin. The study suggests that iontophoresis could be a useful opportunity for the improved treatment of alopecia. Further research is needed to optimize the iontophoretic delivery of MXS for the treatment of alopecia.
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