Exploring Commercially Available Formulations For Efficient Wound Healing: A Review

Abstract

Wound management is a crucial aspect of healthcare, with many formulations available to promote effective healing. These include hydrogels, foams, films, hydrocolloids, antimicrobial dressings, and bioengineered skin substitutes designed to enhance wound healing, prevent infections, and improve patient outcomes. Several marketed wound care products, such as dressings, films, Nu-Gel, and Purilon Gel, have been developed to support dermal regeneration and wound management. This comprehensive review explores the currently available marketed formulations for wound healing, analyzing their composition, benefits, limitations, and clinical effectiveness. It covers various wound care products, including dressings, films, Nu-Gel, Purilon Gel, and Curagel, and additional resources like SAF-Gel, foams, and hydrogels, which play a vital role in minimizing wound complications. Furthermore, the review examines a decade of advancements in wound management, highlighting innovations, treatment outcomes, and future directions. An ideal wound dressing should promote healing while preventing contamination, and numerous commercial formulations aim to fulfill these criteria. Commonly used primary and secondary dressings include Vaseline gauze, Xeroform, Urgotul, Silver sulfadiazine, Tegaderm, Burn Shield, Multisorb, Polyskin, Bio-occlusive, and Purilon Gel. This review categorizes marketed wound care formulations and provides insights into their clinical applications and future research perspective, ultimately serving as a valuable resource for researchers and healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based solutions for woundmanagement.