Electrospun Nanofibers as Advanced Platforms for Skin Drug Delivery: Formulation Strategies, and Translational Challenges

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Authors: Vaishnavi Karbhari, Dr. Nasheer S. Shaikh*, Shubham Chillarge, Vidya Sirsat
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Abstract

Delivering Medicines through the skin has a lot going for it. You can treat specific areas, cut down on side goods, and cases tend to stick with it more. But then’s the catch the skin’s hedge substantially the stratum corneum does a great job at keeping effects out, which makes getting enough drug through enough tough. That’s where electrospun nanofibers come by. They’ve seized a lot of attention recently because they mimic the structure of natural towel, offer a huge face area, and you can tweak their porosity. This means you can load them up with medicines, get better contact with the skin, and control how the drug gets released over time. This review digs into why electrospun nanofibers are getting so important for both topical and transdermal medicine delivery. It looks at the main polymers people use, how these filaments get made, and what really affects how the medicines release. You’ll also find the rearmost on multifunctional nanofiber pulpits, their pledge in the clinic, and how they’re being used for effects like crack mending, inflammation, and delivering medicines through the skin. Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. There are still some big challenges spanning up product, making sure results are harmonious, clearing nonsupervisory hurdles, and figuring out long- term safety. Spotting these gaps in the exploration is crucial if we want to push these technologies from the lab to real- world treatments.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery Silk-based biomaterials and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
9 February 2026