Preparation and Evaluation of Minoxidil Foamable Emu Oil Emulsion

    February 2015 in “ PubMed ”
    Shatalebi, Y Rafiei
    Studysummary This study found that a minoxidil foamable emu oil emulsion significantly promoted hair growth in animals compared to a marketed 5% minoxidil solution, showing increased hair follicles in the anagenic phase.
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