Xi'an Jiaotong University has developed an injectable hydrogel dressing that can be used to treat skin injuries

It is reported that Guo Baolin, Institute of Frontier Science and Technology of Xi'an Jiaotong University, has developed a multifunctional antibacterial injectable hydrogel dressing that is easy to stretch and resistant to compression. The material can be used to repair skin injuries.

Skin injury is one of the more common injuries in the human body. If it is not handled properly, it will cause bacterial infection, tissue dehydration, and even more serious secondary trauma, which will seriously threaten human health.

Injectable hydrogel dressings have high adhesive force, can quickly close wounds of any shape, adhere to the contour of the wound to provide a physical barrier, and can also maintain the moist environment of the skin. And can quickly stop bleeding and prevent wound infection.

Hydrogel is a gel with water as the dispersion medium. It is a polymer network system, soft in nature, can maintain a certain shape, and can absorb a large amount of water. As a material with high water absorption and high water retention, hydrogel can be used as a drug carrier in medical treatment.

Edit By:Chris