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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Microbiology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Facial skin infections pose challenges due to mask limitations and antibiotic resistance.
  • Current treatments are often insufficient against resistant pathogens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an innovative, non-antibiotic facial mask for treating skin infections.
  • To leverage microalgae and chitosan for enhanced anti-infective and wound healing properties.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a microalgae facial mask (MCSM) using chitosan-microalgae flocculation.
  • Loading of berberine (Bbr) for sustained drug release and photodynamic sterilization.
  • In vitro and in vivo testing against bacterial and fungal pathogens (MRSA, E. coli, C. albicans, P. acnes).

Main Results:

  • MCSM demonstrated high antibacterial rates (99.98%-99.84%) and rapid photodynamic sterilization.
  • In vivo studies showed near-complete wound closure (100% MRSA, 95.15% C. albicans) by day 14.
  • The mask promoted pathogen eradication, reduced inflammation, and enhanced collagen deposition.

Conclusions:

  • The developed microalgae facial mask offers a promising non-antibiotic strategy for skin infections.
  • This approach integrates microbial activity with materials science for advanced skincare.
  • The strategy is versatile, applicable to various microalgae and substrates.