Radiofrequency Microneedling: A Comprehensive and Critical Review.
Acne Vulgaris
/ therapy
Cicatrix
/ therapy
Collagen
/ biosynthesis
Cosmetic Techniques
Dry Needling
/ adverse effects
Humans
Hyperhidrosis
/ therapy
Needles
/ adverse effects
Radiofrequency Therapy
/ adverse effects
Rejuvenation
Skin
/ metabolism
Skin Aging
/ radiation effects
Skin Pigmentation
Treatment Outcome
Journal
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
ISSN: 1524-4725
Titre abrégé: Dermatol Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9504371
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 06 2021
01 06 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
13
2
2021
medline:
30
9
2021
entrez:
12
2
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Many studies have evaluated radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) in various dermatologic conditions. However, the efficacy and safety of RFMN, and how it compares with other energy-based devices in a clinician's armamentarium, remains unclear. To review higher-quality evidence supporting RFMN and the dermatologic conditions which it can be used in. A search was conducted in MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception to May 13, 2020, using the terms: "radiofrequency microneedling" OR "fractional radiofrequency" OR "radiofrequency needling" OR "radiofrequency percutaneous collagen induction." Only randomized, split body or blinded studies with original data on humans were included. Non-English or non-dermatology-related studies were excluded. Forty-two higher-quality studies were included after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. There were 14 studies for skin rejuvenation, 7 for acne scars, 6 for acne vulgaris, 5 each for striae and axillary hyperhidrosis, 2 for melasma, and 1 each for rosacea, cellulite, and androgenetic alopecia. Radiofrequency microneedling is an effective intervention that can be used repeatedly and safely in combination with other treatment modalities and in individuals with darker skin phototypes. Radiofrequency microneedling-induced dermal remodeling and neocollagenesis are slow and progressive but continue to improve even 6 months after treatment.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Many studies have evaluated radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) in various dermatologic conditions. However, the efficacy and safety of RFMN, and how it compares with other energy-based devices in a clinician's armamentarium, remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE
To review higher-quality evidence supporting RFMN and the dermatologic conditions which it can be used in.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A search was conducted in MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception to May 13, 2020, using the terms: "radiofrequency microneedling" OR "fractional radiofrequency" OR "radiofrequency needling" OR "radiofrequency percutaneous collagen induction." Only randomized, split body or blinded studies with original data on humans were included. Non-English or non-dermatology-related studies were excluded.
RESULTS
Forty-two higher-quality studies were included after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. There were 14 studies for skin rejuvenation, 7 for acne scars, 6 for acne vulgaris, 5 each for striae and axillary hyperhidrosis, 2 for melasma, and 1 each for rosacea, cellulite, and androgenetic alopecia.
CONCLUSION
Radiofrequency microneedling is an effective intervention that can be used repeatedly and safely in combination with other treatment modalities and in individuals with darker skin phototypes. Radiofrequency microneedling-induced dermal remodeling and neocollagenesis are slow and progressive but continue to improve even 6 months after treatment.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33577211
doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002972
pii: 00042728-202106000-00001
doi:
Substances chimiques
Collagen
9007-34-5
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
755-761Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2021 by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
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