Nanotechnology advances for hair loss
August 2018
in “Therapeutic Delivery”
TLDR Nanotechnology could make hair loss treatments more effective and reduce side effects, but more research is needed before it's available.
The document from 2018 reviews the application of nanotechnology in treating hair loss, specifically alopecia, by enhancing drug delivery systems. It discusses the limitations of current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, such as side effects and limited efficacy. Nanotechnology, particularly nanoencapsulation, is presented as a promising alternative, with studies showing that lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, and polymeric nanoparticles improve drug stability, encapsulation, and targeted delivery to hair follicles. Clinical trials with niosomes containing minoxidil have shown higher hair counts compared to conventional formulations. The document concludes that while nanotechnology has the potential to reduce side effects and improve treatment efficacy for hair loss, further clinical research and development are necessary for these nanosystems to become commercially available.
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