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GlossaryMicroencapsulation

process of coating tiny particles for controlled release

Microencapsulation is a process where tiny particles or droplets are surrounded by a coating to give small capsules with useful properties. In the context of hair and alopecia treatments, this technique can be used to deliver active ingredients directly to the scalp in a controlled manner, enhancing the effectiveness and reducing side effects.

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research Microencapsulation of Poorly Water-soluble Finasteride in Polyvinyl Alcohol/chitosan Microspheres as a Long-term Sustained Release System for Potential Embolization Applications

11 citations , January 2020 in “Engineered science”

research Induction of hair follicle regeneration in mice ear by microencapsulated human hair dermal papilla cells

March 2006 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery”

Microencapsulated human hair cells can regenerate hair follicles in mice ears.

research Microencapsulated cell tracking

33 citations , December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine”

Microencapsulation helps protect and track therapeutic cells, showing promise for treating various diseases, but more work is needed to improve the technology.