The Use of Biodegradable Microneedle Patches to Increase Penetration of Topical Steroid for Prurigo Nodularis

    January 2018 in “ PubMed ”
    Jung U Shin, Jung Dong Kim, Hong Kee Kim … Kwang Hoon Lee
    Studysummary In this study, applying a biodegradable microneedle patch after topical steroid application significantly increased steroid penetration and improved treatment outcomes in patients with prurigo nodularis compared to the control.
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