Microneedling (MN) is a newer therapeutic modality in the field of dermatology. The utilization of MN has significantly increased over the last several years. It is a relatively simple procedure that is cost-effective, well tolerated, and offers both cosmetic and therapeutic benefits. The current article describes the applications of MN in dermatology along with the clinical evidences. Microneedling (MN) is a process involving repetitive puncturing of the skin with sterilized microneedles.
It is also known as also known as collagen induction therapy. Through physical trauma from needle penetration, MN induces a wound healing cascade with minimal damage to the epidermis. This allows enhanced absorption of mainstay topical therapies across the thick stratum corneum . Current applications of MN Scars A prospective clinical analysis studied the histological changes due to MN in ten patients…
