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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August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
