Topical Minoxidil-Loaded Nanotechnology Strategies for Alopecia

    March 2020 in “ Cosmetics
    Ana João Santos, Miguel Pereira-Silva, Catarina Guerra, Diana Costa, Diana Peixoto, Eliana B. Souto, Inês Pita, António Sousa Ribeiro, Francisco Veiga
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    TLDR Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
    The article explores the use of nanotechnology-based formulations for delivering minoxidil to treat alopecia. Different types of nanoparticles have been developed to enhance skin delivery of minoxidil, and in vitro studies have shown promising results. The authors suggest that nanotechnology-based minoxidil delivery systems have great potential for treating alopecia and other hair disorders.
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