Can Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency System Treatment Impair the Skin Barrier Function in Chinese Patients? A Prospective Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Facial cosmetic conditions can manifest as post-inflammatory erythema, scars, pigmentation, enlarged pores, skin laxity, and photoaging. The microneedle fractional radiofrequency system (MFRS) is a new device that combines radiofrequency and microneedles and has been widely used for skin rejuvenation. Since MFRS is an invasive technique, this study aimed to evaluate whether the skin barrier functions might be impaired by this treatment, revealed by skin sensitivity and exacerbation of melasma.

Methods

Twenty patients with Fitzpatrick grades III-IV facial conditions (skin laxity with melasma, n = 9; post-inflammatory erythema and scars, n = 5; and enlarged pores, n = 6) and treated with MFRS were enrolled. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL, using Ultrascan UC22), s

SUBMITTER: Wu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9515261 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature