Skin wounds, the healing process, and hydrogel-based wound dressings: a short review

Skin wounds are damage to the epithelial layer and the integrity of living tissue. The healing mechanism is dynamic and complex, and often treatments with wound dressings help in tissue regeneration, reducing the risk of infections. Polymeric hydrogels become good candidates for wet curing process. These materials prevent dehydration of the tissue and avoid discomfort to the patient when changing the dressing. In this short review, we demonstrate the importance of the healing process, the types of skin wounds, and the hydrogels that are potentially attractive as wound dressings.

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Skin wounds result in damage to the epithelial layer and living tissue, with healing process being dynamic and complex. Polymeric hydrogels are effective candidates for wet curing, preventing dehydration of tissue and providing comfort to patients during dressing changes. This review highlights the importance of healing process, different types of skin wounds, and potential benefits of using hydrogels as wound dressings.