Microneedling in All Skin Types: A Review

INTRODUCTION: Microneedling procedures are growing in popularity for a wide variety of skin conditions. This paper comprehensively reviews the medical literature regarding skin needling efficacy and safety in all skin types and in multiple dermatologic conditions. METHODS: A PubMed literature search...

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Published inJournal of drugs in dermatology Vol. 16; no. 4; p. 308
Main Authors Bonati, Lauren Meshkov, Epstein, Gorana Kuka, Strugar, Tamara Lazic
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2017
Subjects
Administration, Cutaneous
Cicatrix - therapy
Clinical Trials as Topic
Cosmetic Techniques - adverse effects
Cosmetic Techniques - instrumentation
Dermatologic Agents - administration & dosage
Drug Delivery Systems - methods
Erythema - etiology
Humans
Hyperpigmentation - etiology
Needles
Rejuvenation
Skin Aging
Skin Diseases - therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:INTRODUCTION: Microneedling procedures are growing in popularity for a wide variety of skin conditions. This paper comprehensively reviews the medical literature regarding skin needling efficacy and safety in all skin types and in multiple dermatologic conditions. METHODS: A PubMed literature search was conducted in all languages without restriction and bibliographies of relevant articles reviewed. Search terms included: "microneedling," "percutaneous collagen induction," "needling," "skin needling," and "dermaroller." RESULTS: Microneedling is most commonly used for acne scars and cosmetic rejuvenation, however, treatment benefit has also been seen in varicella scars, burn scars, keloids, acne, alopecia, and periorbital melanosis, and has improved flap and graft survival, and enhanced transdermal delivery of topical products. Side effects were mild and self-limited, with few reports of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and isolated reports of tram tracking, facial allergic granuloma, and systemic hypersensitivity. DISCUSS: Microneedling represents a safe, cost-effective, and efficacious treatment option for a variety of dermatologic conditions in all skin types. More double-blinded, randomized, controlled trials are required to make more definitive conclusions. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017;16(4):308-314..
ISSN:1545-9616