An Update on Nanocarriers for Follicular-Targeted Drug Delivery for Androgenetic Alopecia Topical Treatment

    January 2025 in “ Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery ”
    Jayanaraian F. M. Andrade, Andrew Verbinnen, A. W. Bakst … Taís Gratieri
    Studysummary This study discusses the limitations of current FDA-approved treatments for androgenic alopecia, noting significant sexual side effects with oral finasteride and formulation challenges with topical minoxidil, and highlights the potential of nanocarriers to improve drug delivery to hair follicles.
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