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    Glossary Polymeric Nanoparticles

    tiny polymer-based particles used for targeted drug delivery

    Polymeric Nanoparticles (often abbreviated as Polymeric NPs) are tiny particles made from polymers, which are large molecules composed of repeating subunits. These nanoparticles are typically less than 1,000 nanometers in size and can be engineered to deliver drugs, genes, or other therapeutic agents directly to specific cells or tissues in the body. This targeted delivery system can improve the efficacy and reduce the side effects of treatments, making them particularly useful in medical applications, including treatments for conditions like alopecia.

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    1. Polymeric nanoparticles‐based topical delivery systems for the treatment of dermatological diseases Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology · 2013 · 263 citations
    2. Polymeric nanoparticles-embedded organogel for roxithromycin delivery to hair follicles European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics · 2014 · 47 citations
    3. Follicular-targeted delivery of spironolactone provided by polymeric nanoparticles Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces · 2021 · 18 citations
    4. APPROACHING ALOPECIA TREATMENT VIA POLYMERIC NANOPARTICLES: A BRIEF OVERVIEW Revista Eletrônica Perspectivas da Ciência e Tecnologia - ISSN 1984-5693 · 2024
    5. Follicle-Targeted Delivery of Betamethasone and Minoxidil Co-Entrapped in Polymeric and Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical Alopecia Areata Treatment Pharmaceuticals · 2023
    6. Development of polymeric nanoparticles containing dutasteride for treatment of androgenic alopecia RIUnB Institutional Repository (University of Brasília) · 2019
    7. Development of polymeric nanoparticles with controlled drug release for dermal application Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin) · 2018
    8. ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Development and characterization of polymeric nanoparticle-based formulation of adapalene for topical acne therapy‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Nanomedicine · 2016 · 42 citations
    9. Targeted delivery of a poorly water-soluble compound to hair follicles using polymeric nanoparticle suspensions International journal of pharmaceutics · 2011 · 25 citations
    10. Poly(γ-Glutamic Acid)/Chitosan Hydrogel Nanoparticles For Effective Preservation And Delivery Of Fermented Herbal Extract For Enlarging Hair Bulb And Enhancing Hair Growth International Journal of Nanomedicine · 2019 · 22 citations
    11. Phospholipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticle-mediated transfollicular delivery of quercetin: prospective implement for the treatment of androgenic alopecia Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy · 2019 · 18 citations
    12. Emerging lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles for genome editing Polymer Chemistry · 2024 · 10 citations
    13. A lipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticle (LPN)-loaded dissolving microneedle patch for promoting hair regrowth by transdermal miR-218 delivery Biomaterials Science · 2022 · 13 citations
    14. Topical and transdermal lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPN): an integration in advancing dermatological treatments Drug Delivery and Translational Research · 2025 · 5 citations
    15. Thermo‐Responsive Polymer‐Based Nanoparticles: From Chemical Design to Advanced Applications Macromolecular Rapid Communications · 2025 · 18 citations
    16. Formulation and in vitro evaluation of polymeric enteric nanoparticles as dermal carriers with pH-dependent targeting potential European journal of pharmaceutical sciences · 2016 · 43 citations
    17. Biocompatible nanoparticles and vesicular systems in transdermal drug delivery for various skin diseases International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2018 · 151 citations
    18. Delivery and targeting of nanoparticles into hair follicles Therapeutic Delivery · 2014 · 94 citations
    19. Investigation of Follicular and Non-follicular Pathways for Polyarginine and Oleic Acid-Modified Nanoparticles Pharmaceutical research · 2012 · 47 citations
    20. The effects of particle properties on nanoparticle drug retention and release in dynamic minoxidil foams International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2010 · 25 citations
    21. Comparing the delivery to the hair bulb of two fluorescent molecules of distinct hydrophilicities by different nanoparticles and a serum formulation International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2021 · 2 citations
    22. Exploring Nanotechnology With Traditional Herbal Pharmacology: Nano Carrier-Based Phytochemical Delivery In PCOS Treatment 2025
    23. Desenvolvimento e caracterização de nanopartículas poliméricas carregadas com fosfato de clindamicina para tratamento tópico da acne vulgar RIUnB Institutional Repository (University of Brasília) · 2019
    24. Potencial de nanopartículas poliméricas de Delonix contendo isotretinoína para o tratamento da acne 2018
    25. Boosting hair growth through follicular delivery of Melatonin through lecithin-enhanced Pickering emulsion stabilized by chitosan-dextran nanoparticles in testosterone induced androgenic alopecia rat model International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2023
    26. Nanoparticles enhance therapeutic outcome in inflamed skin therapy European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics · 2012 · 80 citations
    27. An Insight into Biodegradable Polymers and their Biomedical Applications for Wound Healing Current Pharmaceutical Design · 2024
    28. Bioinspired Polymers: Transformative Applications in Biomedicine and Regenerative Medicine Life · 2023 · 2 citations
    29. pH STIMULUS-RESPONSIVE HYBRID NANOPARTICLES: A SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR FOLLICULAR DELIVERY OF BRAZILIAN PLANT-DERIVED 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE ENZYME INHIBITORS International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2023
    30. Formulation development of drug nanocrystals and nanoparticles for dermal delivery Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin) · 2018