Microneedle-Based Codelivery of Platycladus Orientalis-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and Minoxidil Nanoparticles for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment

    April 2026 in “ ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces ”
    Yikun Shang, Ziqiao Li, Y. S. Lin … Xujie Liu
    Studysummary In this study, researchers developed a fast-dissolving microneedle patch delivering minoxidil nanoparticles and plant-derived vesicles, which improved hair regrowth and follicle health in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation without causing skin irritation or systemic toxicity.
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