Pumpkin Seed Oil-Loaded Niosomes for Topical Application: 5α-Reductase Inhibitory, Anti-Inflammatory, and In Vivo Anti-Hair Loss Effects

Pumpkin seed oil (PSO)-loaded niosomes were prepared from Tween 20 and cholesterol by ethanol injection. Confocal microscopy showed better skin permeation and hair follicle accumulation of the niosomes compared to the PSO solution. The PSO-loaded niosomes inhibited 5α-reductase activity in DU-145 ce...

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Main Authors: Veerawat Teeranachaideekul, Warisara Parichatikanond, Varaporn Buraphacheep Junyaprasert, Boontida Morakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/15/8/930