Minoxidil/Salicylic Acid Hydrogel Formulated for Alopecia Treatment: Supramolecular Interactions Modulate Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities
February 2024
in “Journal of Molecular Structure”
TLDR The new minoxidil and salicylic acid hydrogel improves alopecia treatment.
The research paper presents a study on the development of a new topical formulation for alopecia treatment using minoxidil (MXD) and salicylic acid (SA) in a supramolecular hydrogel. The researchers used supramolecular chemistry to improve the physicochemical properties and therapeutic efficacy of MXD. The MXD/SA salt was prepared by slow solvent evaporation and characterized using various methods such as X-ray crystallography. The study found that the MXD/SA hydrogel showed improved properties and therapeutic effects for successful alopecia treatment. The research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the supramolecular medicinal chemistry for MXD.
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