Nanotherapeutics has emerged from nanotechnology applications and has a
wide range of utilities in the medical field. Nanotherapeutics made a revolutionary
change in healthcare and provided a vision to augment diagnostics and treatment
solutions by managing the release of contained bioactive compounds. It has gained
much research interest in today’s modern world due to its implications in drug delivery
and genes, which overcome lacunae prevailing in the existing therapeutic sphere by the
use of engineered nanostructures and nanodevices. The interaction of nanostructures
with the skin tissue at the subatomic level has significant applications in the diagnosis
and treatment of dermatological conditions, especially wound healing and
cosmeceutical treatment. Nanotherapies and diagnostics have the potential to improve
treatment effectiveness while reducing or eliminating toxicity problems. This book
chapter provides an overview of the latest advancements and applications of
nanotherapeutics in skin therapy. Nanoparticles, owing to their unique physicochemical
properties, have shown immense potential in enhancing drug delivery, improving skin
penetration, and targeting specific cellular and molecular pathways implicated in
various skin conditions. Key topics covered include the design and synthesis of
nanoparticles for skin delivery, including liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, solid
lipid nanoparticles, and nanoemulsions. These nanocarriers can encapsulate a wide
range of therapeutic agents, including anti-inflammatory drugs, antimicrobials,
antioxidants, and gene-based therapies, enabling precise and controlled release at the
site of action.
Keywords: Cosmeceuticals, Diagnosis, Healing, Nanostructures, Nanomedicine, Skin diseases, Therapeutics.
