Microneedles as Enhancer of Drug Absorption Through the Skin and Applications in Medicine and Cosmetology

Authors

  • Pablo Serrano-Castañeda Doctorado en Ciencias Biológicas y de la Salud de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. México. Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Unidad de Investigación Multidisciplinaria. Estado de México, México.
  • Jose Juan Escobar-Chavez Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Unidad de Investigación Multidisciplinaria. Estado de México, México.
  • Isabel Marlen Rodriguez-cruz Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de Zumpango. Unidad de Enseñanza e Investigación. Zumpango Estado de México, México.
  • Luz Maria Melgoza Doctorado en Ciencias Biológicas y de la Salud de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. México.
  • Jessica Martinez-Hernandez Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Unidad de Investigación Multidisciplinaria. Estado de México, México.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18433/jpps29610

Abstract

The microneedles technology has found applications in many health-related fields. For example, their application in drugs and vaccines delivery as well, as the determination of biomarkers, has been reported. They also have a place in the dermatology and cosmetic areas such as the treatment of wounds from burns, scars, acne, depigmentation, and alopecia will be shown. Microneedles are used in therapeutic applications and are manufactured using materials such as metal (steel, titanium, nickel), polymer (oly-glycolic acid (PGA), poly-lactide-co-glycolide acid (PLGA), poly-L-lactic acid (PLA), chitosan), glass, silicon, ceramic, carbohydrates (trehalose, sucrose, mannitol). Examples of application of microneedles and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

 

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Author Biographies

Pablo Serrano-Castañeda, Doctorado en Ciencias Biológicas y de la Salud de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. México. Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Unidad de Investigación Multidisciplinaria. Estado de México, México.

Departamento de Sistemas Biológicos.

Ph.D Student

Jose Juan Escobar-Chavez, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Unidad de Investigación Multidisciplinaria. Estado de México, México.

Departamento de Ingeniería y Tecnología

Professor

Isabel Marlen Rodriguez-cruz, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de Zumpango. Unidad de Enseñanza e Investigación. Zumpango Estado de México, México.

Unidad de Enseñanza e Investigación

Professor

Luz Maria Melgoza, Doctorado en Ciencias Biológicas y de la Salud de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. México.

Departamento de Sistemas Biológicos

Professor

Jessica Martinez-Hernandez, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán-Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Unidad de Investigación Multidisciplinaria. Estado de México, México.

Departamento de Ingeniería y Tecnología

Posgraduate student

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Published

2018-03-30

How to Cite

Serrano-Castañeda, P., Escobar-Chavez, J. J., Rodriguez-cruz, I. M., Melgoza, L. M., & Martinez-Hernandez, J. (2018). Microneedles as Enhancer of Drug Absorption Through the Skin and Applications in Medicine and Cosmetology. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 21, 73–93. https://doi.org/10.18433/jpps29610

Issue

Vol. 21 (2018): Pages 1-142

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Review Articles

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