March 2026 in “Materials Today Chemistry” Smart microneedles improve hair loss treatment by delivering drugs precisely with fewer side effects.
Microneedling may be an effective treatment for pattern hair loss.
April 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” Microneedling is an effective treatment for hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Česká a slovenská farmacie” Microneedles could make it easier and less painful to deliver more types of drugs through the skin.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Science & Technology” Dissolving microneedles offer efficient, minimally invasive drug delivery through the skin.
Using microneedling with PRP improves skin and hair conditions more than microneedling alone.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiofrequency microneedling is an effective and safe treatment for various skin conditions and works well with other treatments and on darker skin.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Dissolvable microneedles are a promising, painless method for effective skin treatments.
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October 2024 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Microneedles improve delivery of plant-based compounds through the skin, aiding treatments for hair loss, cancer, and wounds.
Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma enhances skin repair and collagen production but may not offer significant extra benefits.
7 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” September 2025 in “PubMed” July 2025 in “Nano Research” Microneedles offer a promising, less invasive way to treat and monitor psoriasis.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling may improve melasma treatment by boosting topical therapy effectiveness.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles could be a better and easier way to regrow hair.
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Microneedling helps reduce hair-pulling and promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania patients.
22 citations
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November 2023 in “Molecules” Smart microneedles can deliver drugs painlessly and accurately for diseases like diabetes and tumors.
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July 2020 in “Revista Cereus” Using growth factors with microneedling is effective for treating hair loss.
Microneedling and PRP are generally safe but can cause mild skin issues; serious problems are rare.
March 2026 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Microneedles show promise for improving hair regrowth in alopecia.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Microneedling can improve hair growth in people not responding to standard treatments.
PRP and microneedling are generally safe but can cause rare severe complications.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
64 citations
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May 2019 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.
61 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Dissolving microneedles show promise for delivering medication through the skin but face challenges like manufacturing complexity and regulatory hurdles.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” New technique implants pigment in scalp with less pain and damage.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” October 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Scalp microneedling did not improve hair coverage or density in male pattern hair loss.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling can weaken hair in some AGA patients.