April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study retrospectively observed that combining microneedle minoxidil with triamcinolone acetonide showed clinical efficacy in treating alopecia areata, a condition marked by sudden patchy hair loss.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that both microneedle delivery and intradermal injection of platelet-rich plasma were similarly effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, but microneedle delivery caused significantly less pain.
August 2026 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study reports that in a mouse model, 3BDO-loaded dissolvable microneedle patches resulted in more uniform hair regrowth compared to subcutaneous injections and control treatments.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that administering botulinum toxin A via Flex-PADs to mouse footpads inhibited sweating similarly to traditional injections, suggesting a promising patient-friendly delivery method for hyperhidrosis treatment.
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July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” This review discusses the safety and potential adverse events of microneedling as both a medical and consumer product, noting the need for further understanding; no new clinical results are presented.