Author: S. Sreeremya
Abstract: Nanoscience is the branch of science dealing with study of minute particles on an atomic or molecular scale, whose size is measured in nanometers which is one billionth of a meter (i.e., 10-9 m). Nanotechnology is a branch of engineering which uses particles on a nanoscale. In dermatology and cosmeceuticals, the use of nanotechnology has been aggrandizing since its inception. The possible applications of nanotechnology in this field of science are diverse. Some of the significant indications comprises sunscreens, moisturizers, anti-aging formulations, phototherapy, anti sepsis, vaccines, skin cancers, hair and nail care, antimicrobials, skin fillers, corticosteroids, visualization of tumors and sentinel lymph nodes, etc.
Keywords: Nanotechnology, Dermatology, Cosmeceuticals, Particles
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