Microneedles as Enhancers of Drug Absorption Through the Skin and Applications in Medicine and Cosmetology
March 2018
in “
Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences
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Studysummary This article reviews the applications of microneedle technology in drug delivery, dermatology, and cosmetics, but it presents no new experimental or clinical findings.
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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.
