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May 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” Microneedles are being used and tested for various medical and cosmetic treatments.
Plum blossom needle treatment is effective for male hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
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March 2018 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Microneedles help improve drug delivery through the skin and are used in medicine and beauty treatments.
The patch effectively promotes hair growth for alopecia areata without pain.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Microneedles improve drug delivery, patient compliance, and have potential in cancer treatment and skin care.
October 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” Combining traditional Chinese medicine with microneedles shows promise for effectively treating skin diseases with fewer side effects.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Dissolving microneedles improve the delivery of traditional Chinese medicine by making it easier, safer, and more effective.
July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.
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October 2023 in “Small” Microneedles show promise for treating hair loss, eye, and mouth diseases.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a cotton-tipped applicator as a base for cutting sutures helps make them a uniform length and reduces the risk of skin cuts.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” New subcision technique with a bent needle and syringe improves ease, effectiveness, and comfort for treating acne scars.
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new microneedle patch effectively treats alopecia areata with fewer side effects than oral medication.
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic surgery” Medical tattooing is a widely accepted, easy, and permanent treatment with few side effects but carries an infection risk without proper sterilization.
Microneedles could revolutionize pediatric medicine by offering painless drug delivery, but more development is needed.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients prefer clinics that play music during procedures.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” The film-trigger applicator improves microneedle skin delivery and drug efficiency using simple finger force.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new pain-measuring system using sensors and AI can effectively detect pain in mice, which may help assess pain in humans and develop treatments.
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia” Microneedles offer a painless, effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
October 2023 in “Applied materials today” New treatment for hair loss using special microneedles shows promise in reducing inflammation and promoting hair growth.
21 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Swellable microneedles could improve drug delivery and diagnostics but need more research on materials and technology integration.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may effectively promote hair growth for treating hair loss.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Ring block anesthesia is the best method for PRP scalp injections due to low pain and high patient acceptance.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Micropigmentation is a safe procedure that effectively improves the appearance of scars on the scalp and eyebrows, with most patients showing excellent or good results.
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November 2024 in “ACS Materials Au” Microneedles are promising for disease monitoring and drug delivery due to their minimal invasiveness and versatility.
January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.