ReviewBiomedical microdevices2020
Derma rollers in therapy: the transition from cosmetics to transdermal drug delivery.
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Who cites it
16 citing papers in PubMed, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Role of dermaroller-mediated microneedling in hair follicle stimulation and hair growth.Dermatology online journal · 2026Review
- Rolling Ultrasharp Microneedle Spheres Enable Topical Delivery of Biologics Through the Skin.Advanced healthcare materials · 2025Article
- A review on recent advances and challenges of microneedle technology for enhanced topical treatment of skin disorders.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Review
- Application of Microneedles for High-Molecular-Weight Dextran Penetration Across the Buccal Mucosa.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Review of Applications of Microneedling in Melasma.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- Microneedling in Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review of Applications, Techniques, and Outcomes.Cureus · 2024Review
- Antibody-Conjugated Magnetic Nanoparticle Therapy for Inhibiting T-Cell Mediated Inflammation.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2024Article
- Chitosan non-particulate vaccine delivery systems.Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques · 2024Review
- Microneedle arrays integrated with microfluidic systems: Emerging applications and fluid flow modeling.Biomicrofluidics · 2023Review
- Pharmacokinetic Study of Triptolide Nanocarrier in Transdermal Drug Delivery System-Combination of Experiment and Mathematical Modeling.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Radiofrequency Microneedling: Technology, Devices, and Indications in the Modern Plastic Surgery Practice.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2023Article
- Enhanced Micro-Channeling System via Dissolving Microneedle to Improve Transdermal Serum Delivery for Various Clinical Skincare Treatments.Pharmaceutics · 2022Article
- Prevention of Ageing-The Role of Micro-Needling in Neck and Cleavage Rejuvenation: A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- A Comprehensive Review of Non-Energy-Based Treatments for Atrophic Acne Scarring.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2022Review
- Microneedle Arrays Combined with Nanomedicine Approaches for Transdermal Delivery of Therapeutics.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Low-Level Laser Therapy: Potential and Complications.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2021Review
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Authors and funding
3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
Derma roller, a device rolled onto the skin to form micropores, is extensively used for cosmetic purposes. The pores thus created are utilized to either result in the induction of collagen production, leading to glowing and wrinkle-free skin or for permeating the applied formulations to the site of action within the skin. Recent studies have shown the benefits of using derma rollers for transdermal delivery of drugs. In the nascent stage, this approach paves a way to successfully breach the stratum corneum and aid in the movement of medications directed towards the dermis and the hair follicles. The review essentially summarizes the evidence of the use of derma rollers in cosmetic setup, their designing, and the preclinical and clinical reports of efficacy, safety, and concerns when translated for pharmaceutical purposes and transdermal drug delivery.
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