Microneedle Patches

Microneedle patches are a relatively recent development in medical technology, designed to deliver drugs or vaccines through the skin in a minimally invasive way. They consist of an array of tiny needles, often made from materials like silicon, metal, or polymers, which are small enough to avoid causing pain but large enough to penetrate the outer layer of the skin. This method can improve the delivery of medications by bypassing the digestive system and directly entering the bloodstream, potentially increasing the efficacy and speed of drug delivery.