Microneedling for Cutaneous Manifestations of Autoimmune Disease: A Scoping Review

    April 2026 in “ Cureus ”
    Julia Juriga, Erica Rankin, Melanie Rodriguez … Robin J. Jacobs
    Studysummary This scoping review reports that microneedling appears to be beneficial as an adjunctive therapy for cutaneous manifestations of autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata and vitiligo, improving outcomes when paired with other treatments, though evidence is limited and further research is needed.
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