Safety Profile for Microneedling: A Systematic Review

August 2021 in “ Dermatologic surgery ”

Sherman Chu, Delila Pouldar Foulad, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska

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Studysummary This review found that microneedling is generally safe, with most adverse effects being minor and resolving quickly, though there is increased risk in patients with active infections, darker skin, or metal allergies.

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24 citations , January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

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