Asha Gowda1,2,3, Brayden Healey1,2,3, Harib Ezaldein1,2,3, Miesha Merati1,2,3. 1. Drs. Gowda and Ezaldein are with the Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. 2. Dr. Healey is with the Department of Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 3. Dr. Merati is with The Parker Skin and Aesthetic Clinic in Beachwood, Ohio.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Microneedling is a relatively safe therapeutic procedure used to treat many dermatological conditions, including acne vulgaris, alopecia, melasma and other pigmentary disorders, as well as to promote skin rejuvenation, rhytide reduction, and scar remodeling. Given its popularity among patients and increasing use in the clinic and at home, we aim to explain the adverse effects associated with microneedling procedures. OBJECTIVE: We reviewed the current literature describing microneedling and the complications that may accompany this therapeutic procedure. PubMed was searched to identify studies that involved microneedling procedures using the standard roller microneedling, stamp microneedling, pen-type microneedling, and/or fractional radiofrequency microneedling devices. The resulting publications included clinical trials, retrospective studies, and case reports, which were then thoroughly reviewed for description of potential or observed complications that arose secondary to the microneedling procedure. RESULTS: In this systematic review, a total of 51 articles were reviewed, which included 1,029 patients who received microneedling procedures for a variety of different skin conditions. Overall, this review found that microneedling, regardless of the specific device used, is a relatively safe procedure with minimal adverse effects, including, but not limited to, expected erythema, pain, edema, and temporary skin irritation. CONCLUSIONS: Microneedling has become an attractive treatment option for many patients with dermatological conditions. We advise that clinicians and patients be informed about the adverse side effects associated with microneedling so that the risk of preventable complications can be reduced or avoided.
BACKGROUND: Microneedling is a relatively safe therapeutic procedure used to treat many dermatological conditions, including acne vulgaris, alopecia, melasma and other pigmentary disorders, as well as to promote skin rejuvenation, rhytide reduction, and scar remodeling. Given its popularity among patients and increasing use in the clinic and at home, we aim to explain the adverse effects associated with microneedling procedures. OBJECTIVE: We reviewed the current literature describing microneedling and the complications that may accompany this therapeutic procedure. PubMed was searched to identify studies that involved microneedling procedures using the standard roller microneedling, stamp microneedling, pen-type microneedling, and/or fractional radiofrequency microneedling devices. The resulting publications included clinical trials, retrospective studies, and case reports, which were then thoroughly reviewed for description of potential or observed complications that arose secondary to the microneedling procedure. RESULTS: In this systematic review, a total of 51 articles were reviewed, which included 1,029 patients who received microneedling procedures for a variety of different skin conditions. Overall, this review found that microneedling, regardless of the specific device used, is a relatively safe procedure with minimal adverse effects, including, but not limited to, expected erythema, pain, edema, and temporary skin irritation. CONCLUSIONS: Microneedling has become an attractive treatment option for many patients with dermatological conditions. We advise that clinicians and patients be informed about the adverse side effects associated with microneedling so that the risk of preventable complications can be reduced or avoided.
Authors: Woong Suk Chae; Jun Young Seong; Ha Na Jung; Sook Hyun Kong; Min Ho Kim; Ho Seok Suh; Yu Sung Choi Journal: J Cosmet Dermatol Date: 2015-03-23 Impact factor: 2.696
Authors: Mohamed R Al-Naggar; Ahmad S Al-Adl; Ali R Rabie; Mahmoud R Abdelkhalk; Mohamed L Elsaie Journal: J Cosmet Dermatol Date: 2018-04-23 Impact factor: 2.696