Delivery and Targeting of Nanoparticles into Hair Follicles

September 2014 in “ Therapeutic Delivery ”

Chia Lang Fang, Ibrahim A. Aljuffali, Yi Ching Li, Jia You Fang

nanoparticles polymeric nanoparticles metallic nanocrystals liposomes lipid nanoparticles hair follicles stratum corneum alopecia acne transcutaneous immunization antigen-presenting cells skin diseases hair loss vaccination

Studysummary This review describes recent advances in using nanoparticles for drug delivery to hair follicles, with potential applications in treating skin diseases such as alopecia and acne, but reports no new findings.

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