Xiong Lv, Chun Xiang, Yan Zheng, Wan-Xuan Zhou, Xu-Ling Lv

Department of Plastic Surgery, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People’s Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China

Correspondence: Xiong Lv, Email 13157056997@163.com

Abstract: Skin photoaging, resulting from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, is characterized by intricate biological changes involving oxidative damage and structural alterations. Despite an increasing demand for effective interventions, the current therapeutic options for treating skin photoaging are limited. We discovered through literature data search on PubMed that recent research has shifted its focus to the application of microneedle patches as an innovative approach to address this concern. Microneedle patches, serving as a novel transdermal delivery system, exhibit the potential to deliver bioactive substances such as cytokines, cellular vesicles, gene fragments and even alive algae to mitigate the effects of skin photoaging. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in research about utilizing microneedle patches for the treatment of skin photoaging and potential future directions in leveraging microneedle patches as clinical therapeutic agents for skin rejuvenation. Ultimately, we believe that microneedle patches have a broader application prospect in the fields of medical cosmetology and anti-photoaging.

Keywords: skin photoaging, antioxidants, microneedle patch, transdermal delivery, skin rejuvenation