Formulation and Evaluation of Valproic Acid Microemulsions for Enhanced Transfollicular Delivery in Guinea Pig Skin

    November 2024 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
    Anayatollah Salimi, Sirous Jafarian, A. Salimi, Saeed Mohammad Soleymani
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    🚨 The study involves transfollicular delivery, which is somewhat related to hair and scalp health, but it primarily focuses on valproic acid delivery in guinea pig skin, not directly on hair loss or androgen-related treatments.
    Studysummary This study found that valproic acid-loaded microemulsion formulations enhanced skin penetration pathways in guinea pigs compared to an aqueous solution, with composition elements like oil content and surfactant ratios significantly affecting drug delivery performance.
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