A REVIEW ON ADVANCED WOUND CARE PRODUCTS AND THEIR CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Thumati Manasa Priyadarshini Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 5TH Mile, Pulladigunta, Guntur-522017, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Abstract

Because of inadequate biological signalling, the intricate organic process of wound healing is frequently slowed down in chronic and non-healing wounds. Traditional mechanical running is proposed by outdated remedies like coil bandages and covering inserts, but they lack the bioactive components needed for well-organized tissue regeneration. Due to recent advancements in reformative medicine, secretum-loaded biomaterials have emerged as a useful adjunct to conventional wound care methods. Cells such as mesenchymal stem cells create the secretum, which contains bioactive chemicals such as growth effects, cytokines, and extracellular vesicles. These particles are essential for skin growth and renewal as well as for controlling inflammation.

Keywords: covering tissues, acute besides chronic wounds, and helical healing

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20/06/2026
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Thumati, M. “A REVIEW ON ADVANCED WOUND CARE PRODUCTS AND THEIR CLINICAL APPLICATIONS”. International Journal of Health Care and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, no. 3, June 2026, pp. 20-24, https://www.saapjournals.org/index.php/ijhcbs/article/view/906.
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