Wound healing applications of creams and “smart” hydrogels

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Wound healing applications of creams and "smart" hydrogels Via Experimental Dermatology Abstract Although superficial wounds are often easy to treat for healthy individuals, there are some more severe types of wounds (burns, ulcers, diabetic wounds, etc.) that are a challenge for clinicians. A good therapeutic result is based on the delivery of a treatment at the right time, for the right patient. Our goal was to sum up useful knowledge regarding wound healing and wound treatments, based on creams and hydrogels with various active ingredients. We concluded that both preparations have application in preventing infections and promoting healing, but their efficacy is clearly conditioned by the type, depth, severity of the wound and patient profile. However, due to their superior versatility and capability of maintaining the integrity and functionality of the active ingredient, as well as it's controlled release at site, hydrogels are more suited for incorporating different active ingredients. New wound healing devices can combine smart hydrogel dressings with physical therapie s to deliver a more efficient treatment to patients if the indications are appropriate. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.