Title:Advances in Microneedle-Based Approaches for Skin Diseases: A
Comprehensive Review of Therapeutic Applications and Future Perspectives
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Author(s): Suraj Kumar, Pramod Kumar Sharma, Rishabha Malviya*, Aftab Alam and Sakshi Sagar
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Yamuna Expressway, Greater
Noida, Plot No. 17A, U.P., India
Keywords:
Microneedles, psoriasis, cutting-edge technique, dissolving microneedles, transdermal drug delivery, superficial tumour, scar.
Abstract:
Background: Psoriasis is a persistent skin condition for which only symptom management
is currently available. Topical and systemic medicines, physical therapy, and other
methods are all part of the standard treatment strategy. New medication delivery methods for
psoriasis are urgently needed because of the present methods' shortcomings.
Objective: The objective of this article is to provide a comprehensive description of microneedles
as well as their development in the treatment of psoriasis and the clinical challenges associated
with them.
Discussion: The microneedle (MNs) technology is better than other transdermal delivery methods
because it has so many benefits, including low invasiveness, painlessness, simplicity, and
enhanced patient compliance. Coated microneedles, hollow microneedles, dissolving microneedles,
and solid microneedles are the four basic categories into which researchers have so far sorted
the fast-expanding area of microneedles. Each of these kinds of microneedles offers its own
unique advantages due to their unique properties and layout.
Conclusion: MNs may significantly improve transdermal medication penetration by mechanically
opening skin micropores. Meanwhile, this method demonstrates distinct benefits over injection
and oral delivery, such as painless application, the least amount of intrusion, the simplicity
of self-administration, and avoiding the first-pass impact.