203 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” Microneedles are being used and tested for various medical and cosmetic treatments.
140 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.
131 citations
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
86 citations
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August 2021 in “Polymers” Microneedles are effective for drug delivery, vaccinations, fluid extraction, and treating hair loss, with advancements in manufacturing like 3D printing.
64 citations
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October 2019 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.
55 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Microneedle stimulation can increase hair growth in mice.
55 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” Microneedles help improve drug delivery through the skin and are used in medicine and beauty treatments.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
42 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
38 citations
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July 2021 in “ACS Nano” Microneedles help treat hair loss by improving hair surroundings and promoting growth.
33 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
28 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
26 citations
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June 2020 in “Polymers” Microneedle made of iron oxide and PVA helps hair regrowth in alopecia treatment.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
19 citations
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July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Microneedles can cause side effects like infection and allergic reactions, and precautions like test spots and sunscreen are recommended.
5 citations
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February 2016 in “Hanbang an i bi inhu pibugwa hakoeji/Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Microneedle therapy combined with Hwangryeonhaedoktang solution improved hair growth in mice better than microneedle therapy alone.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Microneedles are a promising method for drug delivery, offering efficient and convenient alternatives with fewer side effects.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Microneedle Treatment System is effective for hair growth and skin improvement with no serious side effects, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” Microneedle roller therapy could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Drug Delivery”
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
March 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new tool using tiny needles and special carriers can treat hair loss effectively and safely.
March 2024 in “Chinese medicine and natural products” Microneedle treatment combined with minoxidil significantly increases hair count for hair loss patients.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
August 2023 in “Journal of analytical & pharmaceutical research” Microneedle-assisted therapy with human basic fibroblast growth factor significantly regrew hair in patients with hair loss.
April 2019 in “C&EN global enterprise” A microneedle patch can help hair regrow.
June 2018 Microneedle technology is effective for skin rejuvenation and enhancing cosmeceutical delivery, with ongoing innovation and increasing commercialization.
May 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
January 2014 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Microneedle roller therapy can help hair grow.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.