Microneedling Dilates the Follicular Infundibulum and Increases Transfollicular Absorption of Liposomal Sepia Melanin

    Gabriel Serrano, Patricia Almudever, Juan Monte Serrano … Fernando Millán
    Studysummary This study found that using an electrical microneedling device enhanced the penetration of liposomal melanin-fluorescein into hair structures and widened the follicular infundibulum in ex vivo human skin models.
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