Nanomedicine - the key to improved dermatology treatments?

Blueberry were recently invited to write two commentaries on the challenges of treating skin and nail diseases and the potential for nanotechnology approaches in dermal drug delivery. Here we share a brief overview of these articles.

We will all have encountered someone who is dealing with or has previously experienced a common ailment of the skin or nails, such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), acne, athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), or a fungal nail infection (onychomycosis). For people suffering with these everyday conditions, managing them can have a significant impact on their life, both in terms of their physical and their mental well-being.