Delivery and targeting of nanoparticles into hair follicles

Chia Lang Fang, Ibrahim A. Aljuffali, Yi Ching Li, Jia You Fang

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Abstract

It has been demonstrated that nanoparticles used for follicular delivery provide some advantages over conventional pathways, including improved skin bioavailability, enhanced penetration depth, prolonged residence duration, fast transport into the skin and tissue targeting. This review describes recent developments using nanotechnology approaches for drug delivery into the follicles. Different types of nanosystems may be employed for management of follicular permeation, such as polymeric nanoparticles, metallic nanocrystals, liposomes, and lipid nanoparticles. This review systematically introduces the mechanisms of follicles for nanoparticulate penetration, highlighting the therapeutic potential of drug-loaded nanoparticles for treating skin diseases. Special attention is paid to the use of nanoparticles in treating appendage-related disorders, in particular, nanomedical strategies for treating alopecia, acne, and transcutaneous immunization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)991-1006
Number of pages16
JournalTherapeutic Delivery
Volume5
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmaceutical Science

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