• Medical Lasers
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.161-169
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• 2021

Background and Objectives Fractional microneedle radiofrequency systems are popular options to increase elasticity in aging skin. Laser-assisted drug delivery is a promising method for the epidermal injection of topically applied drugs and cosmetic ingredients. This study assesses the safety and efficacy of topical delivery of L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after fractional microneedle radiofrequency treatment for reducing photodamage. Materials and Methods In this prospective, single-center, split-face, controlled pilot study, six women (mean age, 48.0 years; range, 35-57 years; Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV) exhibiting mild to moderate photodamage, underwent a single session of fractional microneedle radiofrequency treatment. The patients were instructed to apply the antioxidant formulation to only one side of the face. Patients were evaluated 3 days, 7 days, and 4 weeks thereafter, using three-dimensional imaging and ultrasound. Ex vivo, the full-thickness human skin was used for molecular and histological evaluation. Statistical analysis was achieved by applying t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and one-way analyses of variance. Results Compared to the untreated side, the antioxidant-treated side exhibited a significant increase in dermal thickness (10.32% vs. 17.54%, p < 0.05), but not in skin elasticity (4.76% vs. 4.69%, p > 0.05). The difference in erythema between the sides was statistically not significant (p > 0.05). In the ex vivo model, expression of FGF2 in the skin was significantly increased after application of the antioxidant formulation, as compared to results obtained subsequent to fractional microneedle radiofrequency treatment only (p < 0.01). Conclusion This study demonstrates that for the treatment of photodamaged skin, laser-assisted delivery of the antioxidant formulation is a safe and effective adjuvant modality following fractional microneedle radiofrequency.

• Journal of mucopolysaccharidosis and rare diseases
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.5-14
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• 2015

This paper addresses the state of arts of microneedles for the transdermal drug delivery applications. Microneedles can be classified based on materials and shapes. For the materials, microneedles could be made of ceramics, metals and polymers. The shape of the microneedles can be classified into solid and hollow microneedles. Methods of transdermal drug delivery based on microneedle patch are discussed, and various fabrication methods of microneedle patches are introduced.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.491-495
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• 2005

Micro injection molding analysis for microneedle fabrication was performed in the present study. The dimensions of width and thickness for in-plane microneedle are $600{\mu}m$, $500{\mu}m$, respectively. A delivery system based on guidelines for traditional injection molding was designed for four-cavities molding system. To investigate the effects of processing conditions in the mirconeedle fabrication, injection molding analysis using commercial code was performed. It was shown that the total injection time has a significant effect on the fabrication of in-plane microneedles.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 2005년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.55-59
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• 2005

Micro injection molding analysis for microneedle fabrication was performed in the present study. The dimensions of width and thickness for microneedle are 600um, 500um, respectively. A delivery system based on guidelines for traditional injection molding was designed for four-cavities molding system. To investigate the effects of processing conditions in the mirconeedle fabrication, injection molding analysis using commercial code was performed. It was shown that the total injection time has a significant effect on the fabrication of microneedles.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2005년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.694-697
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• 2005

This paper presents a novel movable microneedle that becomes active when necessary to use. Conventional researches have been focused on the fabrication of microneedles and the interface with fluidic chip [1,2]. Therefore, we proposed an active microneedle to sample body fluids or deliver drugs in a controlled amount by actuating the needles. This allows us to keep the needles in operation only when necessary so that both the body skin and the needles can be protected from undesirable external disturbance while no operation.

• 폴리머
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.237-242
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• 2009

알렌드로네이트의 생체이용률을 높이고 경구복용시 발생하는 부작용을 해소하고자 경피약물전달시스템에 전기이온영동법, microneedle 등을 적용하여 in-vitro 시험 후 약물전달량을 HPLC-Flu를 이용하여 조사하였다. 전기이온영동시험을 위해 사용된 약물 패취는 UV중합법으로 합성하였으며, 이때 패취에 함유된 알렌드로네이트의 량은 $5.0\;mg/cm^3$이었다. 0.25, $0.50\;mA/cm^2$의 전류를 인가한 경우, 약물전달량은 각각 $0.80{\pm}0.03$와 $2.00{\pm}0.02{\mu}g$이었다. microneedle로 전처리 후의 전달량은 각각 $70.65{\pm}0.37$와 $162.23{\pm}0.40{\mu}g$으로 증가했다. 경피약물전달용 알렌드로네이트 패취의 생체적 합성 평가는 ISO 10993에 따라 시험하였다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.101-113
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• 2015

Objectives : Microneedle therapy and Subcision are commonly used for therapeutic modalities of acne scars in Korean medicine. Beevenom could promote the expression of various cytokines, enzymes and receptors related to increasing collagen content of connective tissues. Through this mechanism, we considered that Beevenom pharmacopuncture therapy is applicable to the treatment of acne scars. We investigated twenty-seven patients with acne scars treated by Microneedle therapy and Subcision combined with Beevenom pharmacopuncture therapy and evaluated the clinical effect.Methods : Twenty-seven patients with acne scars were treated by Microneedle therapy and Subcision combined with Beevenom pharmacopuncture therapy and evaluated the clinical effect. for twelve weeks. The severity of acne scars and treatment effect were evaluate by standardized photography, GASC, ECCA scale and patient`s satisfaction. And side effects was also checked.Results : After twelve weeks for treatment, there was an improvement in GASC, ECCA scale. 77.8% of patient replied excellent or good on patient satisfaction survey. One patient sufferied from pruritus, papules and comedones as side effect of treatment.Conclusion : It can be considered that Microneedle, Subcision, Beevenom pharmacopuncture combining therapy are effective method for treating acne scars.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.589-590
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• 2008

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.404-413
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• 2023

In this research, we studied the development of a SUS304 microneedle array based on microfabrication technology and the applicability of Parylene-C thin film, a medical polymer material. First of all, four materials commonly used in the field of medical engineering (SUS304, Ti, PMMA, and PEEK) were selected and a 5 ㎛ Parylene-C thin film was deposited. The applicability of Parylene-C coating to each material was confirmed through SEM analysis, contact angle measurement, surface roughness(Ra) measurement, and adhesion test according to ASTM standards for each specimen. Parylene-C thin film was deposited based on chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and a 5 ㎛ Parylene-C deposition process was established through trial and error. Through characteristic experiments to confirm the applicability of Parylene-C, SUS304 material, which is the easiest to apply Parylene-C coating without pretreatment was selected to develop a microneedle array based on CNC micromachining technology. The CNC micromachining process was divided into a total of 5 steps, and a microneedle array consisting of 19 needles with an inner diameter of 200 ㎛, an outer diameter of 400 ㎛, and a height of 1.4 mm was designed and manufactured. Finally, a 5 ㎛ Parylene-C coated microneedle array was developed, which presented future research directions in the field of microneedle-based drug delivery systems.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2008

아토피의 치료를 위해 사용되는 부펙사막은 연고제 형태로 사용되는 약물이다. 부펙사막은 피부 장벽효과에 의해 실제 전달되는 양은 매우 적다. 이러한 문제를 갖는 부펙사막의 피부전달 효율을 증가시키기 위하여 마이크로니들을 이용해 피부처리를 실시하였다. 약물의 피부투과량과 피부에서 약물의 전달형태를 알아보기 위하여 부펙사막에 FITC를 결합시켰으며 이를 포함하는 하이드로겔을 제조하여 피부에 도포하였다. 약물의 피부투과량을 확인하기 위해서 형광분광계를 사용하여 분석하였으며 약물의 전달형태를 확인하기 위하여 형광필터가 장착된 마이크로현미경을 사용하였다. 실험결과 마이크로니들로 처리된 피부에서 부펙사막의 피부투과량이 대조군에 비해 5~20배 이상 증가되었으며 마이크로니들 처리횟수가 증가함에 따라서 더 크게 증가될 수 있음을 확인하였다.