The use of topical antimicrobials is beneficial for infection control in wound care because
wound infection is the major cause of delayed healing. The advantages of topical over …

At the 8th conference of Occupational and Environmental Exposure of the Skin to Chemicals
(OEESC)(16–18 September 2019) in Dublin, Ireland, several researchers performing skin …

Objectives Effective disinfection and antisepsis is pivotal in preventing infections within the
healthcare setting. Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) is a widely used disinfectant/antiseptic …

In this study, curcumin loaded chitin nanogels (CCNGs) were developed using
biocompatible and biodegradable chitin with an anticancer curcumin drug. Chitin, as well as …

Background: Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial
agents. Chlorhexidine is commonly used for the care and clean off the skin, hands, and …

This study focuses on development and evaluation of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) loaded chitin
nanogels (FCNGs). It formed good, stable aqueous dispersion with spherical particles in 120 …

Background Cutibacterium acnes is part of the anaerobic skin microbiome and resides in
deeper skin layers. The organism is an agent of surgical site infections (SSI) in shoulder …

Enhancing skin permeation is important for development of new transdermal drug delivery
formulations. This is particularly relevant for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) …

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after total joint arthroplasty (TJA).
Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic because of its rapid and persistent action. It is well …

Background The origin of surgical site and biomaterial-associated infection is still elusive.
Micro-organisms contaminating the wound may come from the air in the operating theatre …