Transcript Artificial Skin

Nouaying Kue
BME 281
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Dermagraft® is a dermal substitute that is a result of original human
skin. It is a cell based tissue that is grown on a three dimensional
scaffold.
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A new packet, will contain cells that are important for the wound to
heal.
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Dermagraft is packaged in 2in x 3in rectangles.
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Nanoskin is an organic fiber layered skin substitute that acts as a
building block for the skin to regrow.
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It is also packaged individually, for usage.
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The Nanoskin is packaged in boxes of 12 packets which contain 10cm x
10cm squares of Nanoskin.
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There are many dermal injuries that are treated
by artificial skin.
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Burns
Skin deformations/abrasions
Bone regeneration
Ulcers
Excoriations
Epidermolysis Bullosa
There are approximately 150,000 amputations a
year. Diabetes is the leading cause of this.
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Artificial skin works by utilizing its coating to protect
the affected area from bacteria.
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The substitute dermis was designed so that it would
not prohibit natural bodily restoration functions.
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It provides a layout for the body to follow to
reproduce the skin which was once there.
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It regulates the humidity and gas conditions inside
the wound.
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As well, it does not restrict the movement of
affected body parts.
 Sixty-four
year old female with foot ulcers
from a result of Type II diabetes. Took two
applications of dermagraft and four months
to treat.
 Fourty-one
year old male, with Type I
diabetes ulcer. Took two treatments and five
months.
 Sixty-seven
year old male, with Type II
diabetes took a three month weekly
treatment.
Sixty-seven year old male Type II Diabetes
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Depending on the brand, using artificial skin can a cheap
and cost effective way to recover from ulcers, burns, etc.
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The price for a box of Nanoskin is $80.00
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The application process is fairly easy.
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The materials will not prevent you from performing your
duties.
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They can be easily replaced or removed.
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Patients can have a feeling of peace, by removing unsightly
injuries that would prevent them from being at their peak
mental state.
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The treatment is fairly short, 3-5 month period.
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price per application of Dermagraft is
$1,500.00
 Nanoskin,
may need to be replaced more
often.
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transparent character of the artificial
skin will be unsightly for a while.
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Researchers are looking to further develop the
uses of artificial skin to target more diseases,
such as skin cancer.
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Looking to incorporate nano-technology to help
speed up the healing process.
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Wider array of usage, such as on prosthetics.
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For large areas, sensors are to be placed on the
substitute skin.
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More affordable prices for treatments.
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