263 citations
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and drug research” Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
The review found that PRP is the most effective treatment for hair loss with few side effects.
32 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanoformulations improve drug delivery through the skin, reducing side effects and enhancing effectiveness.
5 citations
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May 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Sericin from silk cocoons could be a promising drug delivery tool, but stability and consistency need improvement.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Using a dexpanthenol ointment after micro-needling speeds up skin healing without affecting benefits.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining PRP with microneedling and minoxidil may help treat severe hair loss.
86 citations
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August 2021 in “Polymers” Microneedles are effective for drug delivery, vaccinations, fluid extraction, and treating hair loss, with advancements in manufacturing like 3D printing.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 2% minoxidil is more effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Microneedling alone is as effective as microneedling with platelet-rich plasma for male pattern baldness.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical cetirizine with microneedling effectively promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Magnesium microneedle patches can safely improve under-eye wrinkles when used every other night for 12 weeks.
36 citations
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August 2020 in “Polymers” The patch delivers more drugs through the skin effectively.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” The placebo microneedle stamp didn't penetrate skin and caused less pain, but blinding was only effective for those with low skin sensitivity.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Gas-propelled dissolving microneedles improve drug loading and delivery efficiency.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Microneedle Treatment System is effective for hair growth and skin improvement with no serious side effects, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Microneedling can effectively treat hair loss and works well with other treatments, but more research is needed.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Using growth factors and microneedling shows promise for hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Smaller curcumin nanocrystals penetrate skin and hair follicles better than larger ones.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Polymers” The P25H5-O microneedles effectively deliver substances through hair follicles and are safe for skin cells.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combining microneedling with Minoxidil and Finasteride greatly improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in men.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling radiofrequency significantly improves hair growth with minimal side effects.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Microneedling improves skin and hair conditions by enhancing treatment absorption and stimulating growth factors.
January 2021 in “Global Dermatology” Cellcurex™ treatment increased hair growth and thickness but caused pain and bleeding.
81 citations
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” 3D-printed microneedles improve drug delivery and diagnostics but face scalability and regulatory challenges.
10 citations
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June 2023 in “Preprints.org” Hydrogel-forming microneedles are a safe and effective method for delivering drugs through the skin.