Synergistic Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with Follicular Co-Delivery of Minoxidil and Cedrol in Metal-Organic Frameworks Stabilized by Covalently Cross-Linked Cyclodextrins

    February 2024 in “ International Journal of Pharmaceutics ”
    Zhiyao He, Yongtai Zhang, Zhenda Liu … Nianping Feng
    Studysummary This study found that combining the natural product cedrol with minoxidil can improve the treatment of androgenetic alopecia by reducing the minoxidil dose needed, while a new nanocarrier system enhances drug delivery and effectiveness at hair follicles.
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