Intradermal and Follicular Delivery of Adapalene Liposomes

    September 2015 in “ Drug development and industrial pharmacy ”
    Vijay Kumar, Ajay K. Banga
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that adapalene encapsulated in liposomes significantly improved drug delivery to hair follicles compared to gel and drug solution, potentially targeting acne treatment more effectively.
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