Biome Boosted Microneedling

In this episode of The Skin Science Podcast, Thomas M. Hitchcock, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, speaks with Angela Wilson McDonald, Global VP, Education and Customer Success, and Brian Jones, Ph.D., VP, R&D and Biomedical Innovation, about biome boosted microneedling and the clinical study to support it.

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0:00 Introduction
2:50 Before/after photo from Crown "Biome-boosted microneedling" clinical study
6:34 Story behind the SkinPen + BIOJUVE biome-boosted microneedling study
9:50 Treatment of acne scars
13:08 Optimal environment for skin remodeling
16:40 Philosophy of the BIOJUVE regimen
19:00 How topicals influence skin physiology
23:03 Study design and rationale
28:20 Results
30:30 Before/after photos
33:20 Opportunity to enhance microneedling results
38:25 Improvement beyond acne scarring
40:20 Remodeling process
43:50 Closing remarks


Alqam, M. L., Jones, B. C., & Hitchcock, T. M. (2023). Topical application of skin biome care regimen containing live cultures and ferments of Cutibacterium acnes defendens strain XYCM42 and the impact on clinical outcomes following microneedle-induced skin remodeling. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 16(12), 18–30. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10729805/pdf/jcad_16_12_18.pdf

The Skin Science Podcast, hosted by Crown’s Chief Science Officer, Thomas Hitchcock, Ph.D. and assisted by Angela McDonald, Senior Director of Education for Crown Aesthetics, features in depth discussions about all things Skin Science. Whether it’s the skin microbiome, acne or SPF selection, to therapeutic and aesthetic treatment options and more, our discussions will challenge your thinking about Skin Science topics.

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