Abstract
Introdution: Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process, which requires to be prepared a suitable environment to promote healing process. Wound dressing is one of the most important external factors affecting the wound healing process. With the advancement in technology, more than 1000 types of modern wound dressings have been developed. Wound dressings are either based on natural materials or on the basis of synthetic and chemical materials. In addition to the protective and covering role, which modern wound dressings play, they have a chemical and physical interaction with wound bed addition. They carry antibiotics, drugs and nanoparticles and play an important role in maintaining moisture or hydration the wound; all of these factors can facilitate the wound healing process. In this study, the wound healing process and the properties of wound dressings were presented first and then the types of wound dressings and their applications were investigated. This study, with comprehensive information on the types of modern wound dressings and their advantages and drawbacks, will help a physician in the proper selection of an appropriate wound dressing.
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