Microneedles as Enhancers of Drug Absorption Through the Skin and Applications in Medicine and Cosmetology

    March 2018 in “ Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences ”
    Pablo Serrano-Castañeda, José Juan Escobar-Chávez, Isabel Marlen Rodríguez-Cruz, Luz Marı́a Melgoza, Jessica Martínez-Hernández
    TLDR Microneedles help improve drug delivery through the skin and are used in medicine and beauty treatments.
    The document reviewed the use of microneedles in enhancing drug absorption through the skin and their applications in medicine and cosmetology. It highlighted the technology's role in delivering drugs and vaccines, determining biomarkers, and treating dermatological conditions such as burns, scars, acne, depigmentation, and alopecia. The review discussed the materials used to manufacture microneedles, including metals, polymers, glass, silicon, ceramics, and carbohydrates, and examined their advantages and disadvantages. The study underscored the versatility and potential of microneedles in various therapeutic and cosmetic applications.
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