Quercetin Nanocrystal Gel: A Novel Topical Therapeutic Strategy for Androgenetic Alopecia

    September 2025 in “ Pharmaceutics ”
    Y. J. Su, Yuwen Zhu, Lei Ren … Hailong Yuan
    Studysummary In this study, quercetin nanocrystals stabilized with glycyrrhizic acid were developed as a new treatment strategy for androgenetic alopecia, which significantly reduced DHT levels and improved hair regrowth in a mouse model, indicating synergistic potential for clinical application.
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