A stevia-derived sweetener could improve hair loss treatment

Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women—also called male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss. Topical minoxidil is an approved treatment, but it has poor water solubility and skin permeability. New research in Advanced Healthcare Materials reveals that stevioside, a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant, can improve the drug’s absorption into the skin.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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