Then cosmetologists can customize the hydrogen masks filled with substances for facial and skin regimens. Just like in medicine, cosmetology can utilize 3D scanning technology to identify the client's facial features. Outside the clinic setting, the new wound dressing can offer a constant drug release, reducing the challenges of traditional methods. Traditionally, chemotherapy treatment requires patients to stay in the clinic for several hours, making them tired and uncomfortable. This technology can also be applied in sustained drug release in cancer treatment. Additionally, the dressing can offer time-release treatment, allowing pain relief for long periods of time. His team has made breakthroughs in creating innovative hydrogel materials for reusable skin dressing. Boxin Zhao from the University of Waterloo's Department of Chemical Engineering, adhesion work requires a balance within the dressing. This allows the material to adhere to the skin and be easily removed. Because of this, the dressing can make good contact with the surfaces of the skin, such as those on the nose and finger.Īnother key feature of the wound dressing is its ability to hold fast against the skin because of its fine-tuned surface adhesion. This is done by scanning the patient's face or other body parts that need the dressing. The shape of the intelligent dressing can be customized using 3D printing, providing a personalized approach to treating burn patients. This adaptability of the dressing to various environments with different temperatures makes it easier and less painful to detach. It can also be chilled in the refrigerator, where it expands, but it will reduce to a smaller size at body temperature. The thermal responsiveness of the material allows the dressing to get warm while on the skin and lower gently to room temperature. The dressing is made from several materials, which include a biopolymer obtained from seaweed, cellulose nanocrystals, and a thermally responsive polymer. (Photo: Unsplash/ Diana Polekhina) Breakthrough in the Treatment of Skin Burns
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