Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride: In Vitro Permeation/Penetration Study and In Vivo Pharmacokinetics in Hairless Rat

    June 2014 in “ Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ”
    Daniela Monti, Silvia Tampucci, Susi Burgalassi … Federico Mailland
    Studysummary This study found that the HPCH-based formulation P-08–016 may facilitate finasteride deposition in the dermis, potentially offering an alternative to systemic therapy by minimizing systemic absorption.
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