Collagen induction therapy

Collagen induction therapy
Nurse performing collagen induction therapy for scar reduction using a microneedle stamping device

Collagen induction therapy (CIT) also known as microneedling RF or skin needling is a cosmetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles (microneedling the skin). CIT should be separated from other contexts in which microneedling devices are used on the skin, e.g. transdermal drug delivery, vaccination.

It is a technique for which research is ongoing but has been used for a number of skin problems including scarring and acne.[1] It is speculated to also work for hair loss.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be combined with collagen induction therapy treatment to enhance results. PRP is derived from the patient's own blood and contains many growth factors that increase collagen production. It can be applied topically to the entire treatment area during and after collagen induction therapy treatments and/or injected intradermally to scars.

Notes

  1. ↑ Cohen, BE; Elbuluk, N (5 November 2015). "Microneedling in skin of color: A review of uses and efficacy". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 74: 348–55. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2015.09.024. PMID 26549251.

References

  • Fabbrocini G, De Vita V, Pastore F, et al. (April 2012). "Collagen induction therapy for the treatment of upper lip wrinkles". J Dermatolog Treat. 23 (2): 144–52. doi:10.3109/09546634.2010.544709. PMID 21810012.
  • Majid I (January 2009). "Microneedling therapy in atrophic facial scars: an objective assessment". J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2 (1): 26–30. doi:10.4103/0974-2077.53096. PMC 2840919. PMID 20300368.
  • Doddaballapur S (July 2009). "Microneedling with dermaroller". J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2 (2): 110–1. doi:10.4103/0974-2077.58529. PMC 2918341. PMID 20808602.
  • Asif, M. , Kanodia, S. and Singh, K. (2016), Combined autologous platelet‐rich plasma with microneedling verses microneedling with distilled water in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: a concurrent split‐face study. J Cosmet Dermatol, 15: 434-443. doi:10.1111/jocd.12207
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