Virginia

October 21, 2023

Virginia # NiSkin: A Transdermal Antibiotic Delivery System for Cellulitis Treatment # Annually, over 14 million cellulitis cases occur in the United States, totaling over $3.7 billion in ambulatory costs. Cellulitis is a common skin infection that occurs in the dermis. Oral and intravenous antibiotics are the standard treatment, because the upper skin layers serve as formidable barriers, rendering it difficult for topical treatments to reach the dermis. Instead, antibiotics travel through the circulatory system, leading to unfavorable interactions with the body’s microbiome, causing patient discomfort and promoting antibiotic resistance. ...