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Volume 12, Issue 13, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ma12132176
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wound healing; infections control; chronic infection; nanoparticles; nano-dressings
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- Executive Unit for Financing Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation (UEFISCDI), Romania [61/2018, PN-III-P1-1.1-PD2016-0605]
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Wound healing has been intensely studied in order to develop an ideal technique that achieves expeditious recovery and reduces scarring to the minimum, thus ensuring function preservation. The classic approach to wound management is represented by topical treatments, such as antibacterial or colloidal agents, in order to prevent infection and promote a proper wound-healing process. Nanotechnology studies submicroscopic particles (maximum diameter of 100 nm), as well as correlated phenomena. Metal nanoparticles (e.g., silver, gold, zinc) are increasingly being used in dermatology, due to their beneficial effect on accelerating wound healing, as well as treating and preventing bacterial infections. Other benefits include: ease of use, less frequent dressing changes and a constantly moist wound environment. This review highlights recent findings regarding nanoparticle application in wound management.
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