TLDR Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
The document from 2017 reviews the effectiveness of microneedling (MN) in dermatology, emphasizing its benefits in treating various skin conditions such as atrophic scars, alopecia, actinic keratoses, and pigmentation disorders like melasma. It cites studies showing MN's efficacy, including one with 16 burn patients who reported improved scar appearance, and another with 100 male patients where MN combined with minoxidil was more effective for alopecia than minoxidil alone. MN also enhanced the efficacy of treatments for melasma and periorbital hyperpigmentation. Despite these positive outcomes, the review calls for larger randomized controlled studies to further validate MN's utility, particularly for pigmentation disorders and skin of color. MN is recognized as a promising, cost-effective therapy with minimal adverse events, but the need for future research to establish it as an evidence-based treatment is highlighted. Additionally, while generally well-tolerated, the possibility of side effects such as allergic reactions is noted.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Microneedling can effectively promote new hair growth in men with hair loss who didn't improve with traditional treatments.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling combined with triamcinolone can safely stimulate faster hair regrowth in people with Alopecia Areata.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling at a depth of 0.5 mm is the most effective single treatment for hair loss among the tested depths.
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December 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Microneedling helps with hair loss, especially with 5% minoxidil, but more high-quality research is needed.
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for various skin conditions, often preferred for its fewer side effects and shorter recovery time.
131 citations,
May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
