7 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A patient had painful swollen lymph nodes after a cosmetic skin and hair treatment, suggesting doctors should warn about this risk.
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April 2020 in “PubMed”
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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.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
Microneedles could revolutionize pediatric medicine by offering painless drug delivery, but more development is needed.
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling at a depth of 0.5 mm is the most effective single treatment for hair loss among the tested depths.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling can weaken hair in some AGA patients.
19 citations
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July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Microneedles can cause side effects like infection and allergic reactions, and precautions like test spots and sunscreen are recommended.
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January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining subcision, PRP, and microneedling effectively treats acne scars with minimal side effects.
September 2025 in “Medical Materials Research” Microneedles offer a painless, precise, and versatile method for drug delivery and disease treatment.
May 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding microneedling to minoxidil treatment doesn't improve hair growth in women.
PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP and microneedling both effectively improve hair growth and thickness for treating hair loss.
19 citations
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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.
June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling may improve melasma treatment by boosting topical therapy effectiveness.
April 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining exosomes with microneedling may improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
September 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using minoxidil with microneedling increases hair count for hair loss without serious side effects.
The new microneedle system safely delivers finasteride through the skin to treat hair loss.
7 citations
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The microneedle device with rapamycin and epigallocatechin gallate effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Microneedles combined with conventional therapies show promise in treating alopecia areata.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Intradermal microbotox injections work better and last longer for reducing large facial pores than topical application.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Microneedles offer a painless, effective, and easy-to-use hair loss treatment.
May 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Both microneedling and PRP are effective for hair loss, with microneedling slightly better for hair growth and PRP better for hair retention.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” Microneedle roller therapy could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Revista Cereus” Using growth factors with microneedling is effective for treating hair loss.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling, especially with drugs, effectively treats hair loss.