Polyacrylamide-Metilcellulose Hydrogels Containing Extract as Dressing for Treatment of Chronic Cutaneous Skin Lesions.

Chronic wounds are severe breaks in the skin barrier that fail to heal in an acceptable time-frame, thus preventing the complete restoration of the tissue's anatomical and functional integrity, increasing the likelihood of infections and apoptosis. Hydrogels are known as a drug delivery system and have the potential to cover wounds and burns on the skin. contains over 75 different bioactive compounds which are responsible for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.