What Are the Advances in Skin Cancer Treatment Using Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology has led to the development of more effective treatment options for skin cancer. Nanocarriers are being utilized to deliver anticancer drugs directly to the tumor site, minimizing the side effects on healthy tissues. These nanocarriers can be engineered to release their payload in response to specific stimuli found in the tumor microenvironment, such as pH or temperature changes. Another groundbreaking approach is photodynamic therapy (PDT), where nanoparticles are used to deliver light-sensitive drugs to cancer cells. Upon exposure to a specific light wavelength, these drugs produce reactive oxygen species that can kill the cancer cells.
