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Nanotechnology-Enabled Scar Removal: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities
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: Received: 1 November 2023 / Approved: 2 November 2023 / Online: 3 November 2023 (06:25:31 CET)
How to cite: Tören, E.; Buzgo, M. Nanotechnology-Enabled Scar Removal: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities. Preprints 2023, 2023110178. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0178.v1 Tören, E.; Buzgo, M. Nanotechnology-Enabled Scar Removal: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities. Preprints 2023, 2023110178. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0178.v1
Abstract
Nanotechnology has become an increasingly promising medical field, particularly scar removal. Scar removal is a complex process involving regenerating damaged skin tissue, and nanotechnology presents unique solutions to this issue. One potential application of nanotechnology is using nanofibers as scaffolds to support the growth of new skin tissue. These fibres can also be loaded with drugs or growth factors to promote tissue regeneration and reduce scarring. Another potential application is nanocarriers for drug delivery to specific body areas, which can promote tissue regeneration and reduce scarring.Additionally, nanotechnology has been utilized to create new materials for skin regeneration, such as "nano skin" that mimics the structure of natural skin. Nanoprobes have also been developed for the detection of scar tissue and the monitoring of its progression. These potential nanotechnology applications offer exciting possibilities for the future of scar removal and skin repair. With further research and development, nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize scar removal and provide more effective solutions for tissue regeneration.
Keywords
scar removal; nanotechnology; nanofibers; skin repair; tissue regeneration
Subject
Engineering, Bioengineering
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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