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Basic Research in Plasma Medicine - A Throughput Approach from Liquids to Cells
Published on: November 17, 2017
Plasma Dermatology: Skin Therapy Using Cold Atmospheric Plasma
Fei Tan1,2,3, Yang Wang4, Shiqun Zhang5
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS), Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, and School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) offers versatile applications in dermatology for skin optimization and treating various conditions like wounds, infections, and malignancies. This review details CAP
Area of Science:
- Plasma Medicine
- Dermatology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Plasma dermatology leverages plasma constituents (ROS, RNS, UV photons) and technical versatility for skin therapy.
- Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) devices are compact and clinician-friendly, enabling practical applications.
- CAP's unique properties offer novel therapeutic approaches in skin treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in CAP-dominated skin therapy.
- To cover plasma optimization of intact skin and treatment of various skin diseases.
- To analyze the safety of CAP treatment and propose risk mitigation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review focusing on CAP applications in dermatology.
- Analysis of CAP effects on skin lipids, cells, histology, and blood circulation.
- Clinical review of CAP treatment for wound healing, inflammatory, infectious, parasitic, malignant, and hair loss conditions.
Main Results:
- CAP optimizes intact skin by influencing lipids, cells, histology, and circulation.
- CAP demonstrates efficacy in treating diverse dermatological conditions including wounds, inflammation, infections, and malignancies.
- Safety analysis indicates potential risks that can be mitigated.
Conclusions:
- CAP is a promising tool for skin optimization and treating a wide range of dermatological diseases.
- This review serves as a resource for clinicians and biotechnologists in plasma dermatology.
- Plasma dermatology is positioned to advance personalized medicine.
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