Effect of micro and nanoemulsions on wound healing: a review

Abstract

Emulsions, categorised by their particle size into microemulsions (<100 nm) and nanoemulsions (<200 to <100 nm), hold a position of burgeoning significance in the field of wound healing. Beyond their established role in diverse medical domains, emulsions have emerged as promising agents for drug delivery with wound-healing properties. This review explores a comprehensive analysis of the available literature to shed light on the impact of micro and nanoemulsions on wound healing. Covering research articles published from 2011 to 2022, this study meticulously follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines while employing bibliometric analysis tools, PRISMA, and VOSviewer. Through an extensive exploration of databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, this study identifies and includes 26 articles that align with the rigorous criteria for investigating emulsions in wound healing. Our bibliometric analysis underscores 'wound healing' as the most prominent keyword in this corpus. In conclusion, this study contributes substantially to the research by combining insights into the effects of nano and microemulsions on wound healing, offering a foundation for future investigations and applications within emerging nanotechnology.