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A comparative study of the healing effects of sesame oil and TiO2 nanoparticles gel on second-degree burn

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Burns, a severe form of soft tissue injury, can cause significant damage and, in extreme cases, be fatal. They also lead to considerable mental and emotional distress due to excessive scarring and skin contractures. Despite various treatment methods, burn care remains a challenging medical issue. In this study, titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), revealing particle sizes ranging from 31.52 to 69.08 nanometers. The impact of biosynthetic nanomaterials and sesame seed oil on burn healing in laboratory rats was investigated. The study compared the effects of a 1% TiO2 solution and 20% sesame oil on burned skin with a control group of rats having natural skin. Fifteen rats were divided into three groups, each receiving daily treatment for 28 days. The results indicated that the TiO2 treatment significantly accelerated healing compared to the sesame seed oil group, which had a slower healing rate of 0.12 points per day. The TiO2 treatment demonstrated a marked improvement in healing speed and effectiveness.

Source: Iraqi journal for applied science.

DOI: 10.69923/wr76dn63

Authors: Osamah Riyadh Abbood, Mohanad W. Mahdi Alzubaidy, Ahmed Majeed AL-Shammari, Mohammed Bouskout

Institutions: University of Diyala, Mustansiriyah University, Cadi Ayyad University

Language: English

Topic: Wound Healing and Treatments

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Mustansiriyah University