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The effect of applying different chitosan biomaterial forms on skin injury. Various forms of chitosan-based materials are studied for the treatment of skin lesions, including hydrogels, membranes, topical gels, sponges, etc. Due to the physico-chemical properties of chitosan those biomaterials work at all stages of wound healing, enhancing skin repair, decreasing fibrosis and promoting anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and cell proliferative effects.
