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Medical Micro-Needling
Author(s) -
Ebtisam Elghblawi,
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Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
trichology and cosmetology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2771-7461
DOI - 10.17140/tcoj-2-105
Subject(s) - elastin , dermis , transdermal , dry needling , dermatology , medicine , biomedical engineering , pathology , pharmacology , acupuncture , alternative medicine
Microneedles are a modestly invasive technique that gained mass popularity, and is utilized to break the top skin layer into tiny holes which self regenerate and rejuvenate the skin and facilitate the delivery of certain nutrients, proteins, drugs, antiageing, products and vitamins on the skin surface and underneath in the form of mesotherapy, being a form of controlled intradermal (transdermal drug absorption) applications. It has been an extensively researched topic in the field of cosmetology and aesthetic dermatology and has grabbed great attention all over the world. It stimulates elastin and collagen production through a controlled cascade of inflammation initiation, and then followed by production and remodeling of collagen and elastin the skin dermis. Eventually it helps in thickening of the skin, improving its texture and appearance and by combating skin aging process.

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