Microneedles: a therapeutic alternative in melasma

Abstract

1.1. Background: Melasma is an acquired hypermelanosis of the skin, which compromises the photo-exposed areas of the face. It mainly affects women and the darker photo types (Photo types of Fitzpatrick III-V), causes a great impact on the quality of life of patients who suffer from it, being of concern the therapeutic options available. Micro needles are a novel adjuvant therapeutic modality, their procedure is simple, well tolerated and with cosmetic benefits.;1.2. Objective: To conduct a review of medical literature related to micro needles for the treatment of melasma;1.3. Method: A literature search was performed using the PubMed, Medline and Embase databases. Additionally, the bibliography of relevant articles was reviewed.