March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the cosmetic applications and healing phases of microneedling and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight its use for skin and hair treatments without epidermal damage.
Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma enhances skin repair and collagen production but may not offer significant extra benefits.
September 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review article discusses microneedling as a non-surgical treatment option in dermatology, highlighting its benefits for scar improvement through collagen induction and reporting its popularity among practitioners due to its cost-effectiveness and simplicity.
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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.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the use of microneedling devices and patches to deliver cosmetic agents through the skin, noting their applications in skin rejuvenation and safety considerations such as potential skin irritation and infection.
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July 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing : official journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses” This abstract does not provide research results or a summary of findings, but only lists author affiliations and contact information.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper reviews the use of microneedling alone and in combination with platelet-rich plasma for various skin conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
This chapter reviews the combined use of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling for cosmetic enhancement but reports no clinical results; the authors highlight existing uses and suggest potential synergistic benefits in dermatology.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This review discusses micro needling as a therapeutic option for various dermatological conditions, such as scars and pigmentation, and reports no new clinical results; the authors note potential side effects and contraindications.
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.
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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.
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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.
March 2024 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān/Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān./Zahedan journal of researches in medical sciences” This case study describes the successful treatment of facial pigmentation using microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma, suggesting high effectiveness with minimal side effects in this application.
February 2025 in “Research Society and Development” This narrative review compiled evidence suggesting that microneedling can effectively and safely improve skin conditions like scars, hyperpigmentation, and aging, provided it is performed correctly, by stimulating collagen production and enhancing topical treatment penetration.
In this study, alternating PRP with microneedling produced faster hair growth results in patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia compared to PRP alone.
In this chapter, the authors discuss how microneedling and platelet-rich plasma are effective for cosmetic purposes with minimal downtime, noting potential mild side effects and the necessity for multiple treatments.
92 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This review found that microneedling appears to be a safe and effective option for treating scars and wrinkles, with fewer side effects and shorter recovery time than some other treatments.
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.
June 2024 in “Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul/Annals of the College of Medecine” This study explored the use of microneedling for dermatological disorders, highlighting its benefits like increased collagen and elastin production, dermal thickening, and skin rejuvenation, making it suitable for conditions such as scars, stretch marks, and photoaged skin.
23 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article explains that skin microneedling promotes skin regeneration by creating microinjuries, which stimulate collagen and elastin production, making it effective for treating various skin issues with high effectiveness, limited side effects, and a short recovery time.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the development and cosmeceutical applications of microneedles for skin treatment, without reporting new clinical results, emphasizing safety and public perception as key factors for commercialization.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma and microneedling in aesthetic medicine, providing a comprehensive literature summary and practical insights, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microbotox, especially when injected intradermally, effectively reduces enlarged facial pores with higher patient satisfaction and longer-lasting results compared to its topical application after microneedling.
25 citations
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June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that using an electrical microneedling device enhanced the penetration of liposomal melanin-fluorescein into hair structures and widened the follicular infundibulum in ex vivo human skin models.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.
17 citations
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” 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.
February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This systematic review explored the feasibility of adding skin needling to an aesthetic clinic's offerings, examining financial implications, time investment, and its integration with existing treatments. Various challenges and learning opportunities were noted, underscoring the complexity of introducing a new service.
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.
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December 2024 in “Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences” This review found that microneedling can stimulate various biological pathways to promote tissue remodeling, enhance skin regeneration, and benefit conditions like wound healing and skin rejuvenation, with emerging uses in targeted drug delivery and periodontal therapy.