BANGKOK , Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lecturers at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University , have developed an alternative “Transfersome Gel” to help treat hypertrophic scars and dark marks. This gel, made from a key substance found in the Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica) plant, features a special technique that has earned it the International Gold Medal of Innovation at ITEX 2024 and a special award from the Korea Invention Promotion Association.
“Scars” are something most people want to avoid because they can be difficult or even impossible to completely heal, sometimes lasting for life. This is especially true for hypertrophic scars, which are prominent, visible scars like those on the face, as they can significantly impact one’s confidence. People with scars often seek ways to eliminate them.
Nowadays, there are several treatment options for hypertrophic scars, including surgery, steroid injections, laser therapy, and topical products. “Steroid injections can thin the skin, and lasers can be painful. Most scar removal products are imported from abroad and can be expensive,” says Assistant Professor Dr.
Romchat Chutoprapat, Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Chulalongkorn University . She discusses the challenges of scar treatment that have led to the research and innovation of “ Asiatic acid-loaded transfersome gel ” under the auspices of the National Research Council o.