Microneedles as Transdermal Drug Delivery System for Enhancing Skin Disease Treatment

    August 2024 in “ Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B ”
    Chaoxiong Wu, Qingyu Yu, Chenlu Huang … Dunwan Zhu
    Studysummary This review explores how microneedles can improve the delivery of dermatological treatments by bypassing the skin's outer barrier, discussing their potential use in managing skin diseases, cosmetic applications, and challenges related to clinical adoption.
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