(498) Modulation of hair growth by topical drug delivery enhanced by STAR particles
Introduction: Topical treatments to modulate hair growth are generally limited by low drug bioavailability due to poor skin permeability. In this study, we studied the use of STAR particles, which are millimeter-sized ceramic particles with protruding microneedles, to form micropores in the skin to increase skin permeability to hair growth-modulating drugs.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to define how STARs forming micropores in the skin.
Upon completion, participants will be able to explain how STARs enhance drug skin permeability.
Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate STARs' effect on hair growth in rats.
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