Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2018;10(4):325-328
INTRODUCTION: Microneedling is a technique used to treat scars with increasing popularity in dermatology. In this context, associated to micro-needling, drugs and active substances can be administered through the technique known as drug delivery. We highlight the use of vitamin C, due to its known antioxidant properties. Another example is Carapa guianensis Aubl., due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic and healing properties.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Carapa guyanensis associated to microneedling.
METHODS: Thirty-one male mice, distributed into five groups, were used: GPi (pilot), with three animals; GM (micro-needling); GMA (micro-needling + Carapa guyanensis); GMV (microneedling + vitamin C); and GOM (microneedling + mineral oil), with seven animals in each group. The animals were submitted to the microneedling technique on D0 (day 0) and to the application of the substance of its respective group in the skin, in the morning for seven days.
RESULTS: There was a significant difference between the expression of fibroblast proliferation and vascularization observed in the tissue of animals in groups GM and GMV. The expression of collagen fibers was superior in animals in the GMV group.
CONCLUSIONS: Carapa guyanensis oil had inferior results as drug delivery when compared to vitamin C.
Keywords: Ascorbic acid; Collagen; Rats
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