Advancements in nanoparticle-based treatment approaches for skin cancer therapy

Skin cancer is a significant global health concern. Current treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy have limitations in cost, toxicity, and efficacy. This review explores advancements in nanotechnology, particularly nanoparticles, for skin cancer therapy. It details the types and pathology of skin cancer, current treatment modalities and their drawbacks, and the role of inorganic, polymer, and lipid-based nanoparticles in enhancing treatment efficacy. The review also covers recent patents and clinical trials related to nanoparticle-based skin cancer therapies.

Leli Zeng, B H Jaswanth Gowda, Mohammed Gulzar Ahmed, Mohammed A S Abourehab, Zhe-Sheng Chen, Changhua Zhang, Jia Li, Prashant Kesharwani