Safety Profile for Microneedling: A Systematic Review

    August 2021 in “ Dermatologic surgery ”
    Sherman Chu, Delila Pouldar Foulad, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
    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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