203 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” This review discusses completed and ongoing clinical studies on microneedle-based technologies for cosmetic, therapeutic, and diagnostic applications and reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” This review explores the mechanisms, techniques, and clinical applications of microneedling, highlighting its advantages and challenges in skin rejuvenation, and discusses future innovations in the field as it continues to evolve.
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July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the use of microneedling with a dermaroller for treating acne scars, hair loss, and wrinkles, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the combination of ECM-C with microneedle and radiofrequency treatments improved periorbital wrinkles, skin elasticity, and thickness more effectively than ECM-C with microneedles alone, but subjective evaluations showed no significant differences.
November 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” This review found that microinfusion of medications using tattoo devices (MMP®) shows potential as a minimally invasive method for treating ailments like alopecia and basal cell carcinoma, offering notable improvements with minimal side effects due to localized drug delivery.
January 2020 in “Integrative Medicine Research” March 2026 in “Materials Today Chemistry” Smart microneedles improve hair loss treatment by delivering drugs precisely with fewer side effects.
17 citations
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May 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of microneedles for immunotherapy, emphasizing their ability to enhance immune responses and reduce side effects through precise and stimuli-responsive delivery, especially in tumor treatment, while also noting the limitations and areas for improvement in current systems.
This study summarizes the therapeutic use of mesotherapy using vitamins, trace elements, and stem cell extracts for treating alopecia, noting its effectiveness in addressing both androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium as demonstrated in various clinical trials.
This source reviews advancements in microneedle-based cosmeceutical delivery, discussing new technologies and highlighting a burgeoning area of research involving microneedling combined with stem cell delivery for anti-aging, without finding measurable changes in skin barrier function or appearance during the study period.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Varna Medical Forum” This article explores the therapeutic potential of TECAR therapy for physiotherapy, highlighting its non-invasive nature and ability to provide analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and tissue healing effects across various conditions with minimal side effects when applied correctly.
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January 2000 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” This study confirmed that microneedle therapy systems (MTS) significantly improve hair growth and skin conditions, including acne and acne scars, without serious side effects.
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October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
9 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights recent advancements in microneedle technology, noting its ability to enhance transdermal drug delivery, biosensing, cancer treatment, and skin disease repair, while emphasizing its potential for improving patient compliance and reducing side effects.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that negative pressure fractional microneedle radiofrequency significantly improved periorbital wrinkles, hydration, and dermal thickness in patients with periorbital aging, while also increasing orderly collagen and elastic fibers, with minimal adverse effects reported.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study highlights the clinical potential of microneedles as an innovative transdermal drug delivery system for treating various skin diseases with minimal pain and high patient compliance.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the application of mesotherapy in dermatology and trichology, noting its potential benefits and issues, but reports no new clinical results.
198 citations
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May 2021 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) devices for body-integrated electrical stimulation therapy and suggests they may revolutionize personalized healthcare, but it reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “JADA Foundational Science” This review discusses the state-of-the-art in photobiomodulation therapy for oral and dental applications and emphasizes the need for education, training, and addressing logistical issues for its routine use.
9 citations
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September 1947 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” This article reviews historical approaches to electrolysis for permanent hair removal and suggests improvements in equipment, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This paper presents a new methodology combining magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy to study keratinocyte mechanobiology, but reports no experimental results yet.
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May 2020 in “The Scientific World JOURNAL” This position paper from the Italian Mesotherapy Society discusses the application of intradermal therapy based on scientific evidence, highlighting its potential benefits for certain localized conditions, although it acknowledges the lack of randomized clinical trials for some uses.
October 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the potential of microneedle technology in traditional Chinese medicine as a promising transdermal delivery system for skin diseases, showcasing improved efficacy and reduced side effects of TCM ingredients while discussing the challenges of its clinical application.
January 2025 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This review discusses the expanding role of microneedling in dermatology, highlighting its enhanced effectiveness when combined with other treatments like minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma, and exosomes, but reports no clinical results.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study evaluated a novel hand-held low-level light therapy device for treating mild-to-moderate acne, finding it significantly reduced inflammatory lesions and moderate acne severity without severe adverse reactions, while also reducing Cutibacterium acnes viability in vitro.
49 citations
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August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that micro-needling with cosmeceuticals or platelet-rich plasma significantly improved wrinkles, skin laxity, scar softening, and hair growth over 12 months, with minimal side effects, and that the best results occur with pigment and platelet massaging between 5 to 30 minutes post-treatment.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” This article discusses the potential of novel microneedle transdermal systems for enhanced drug and vaccine delivery through the skin, but reports no clinical results and emphasizes ongoing trials.
July 2020 in “IP International Journal of Maxillofacial Imaging/International journal of maxillofacial imaging/IP International journal of maxillofacial imaging” The authors concluded that mesotherapy is a new, effective, and safer dermatologic treatment option for conditions like alopecia, skin rejuvenation, and hyperpigmentation due to its efficiency and reduced treatment time.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” This review discusses the potential of microneedles in cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting advances and ongoing clinical trials, but reports no new results; it emphasizes the minimally invasive nature of this technology.