ChitoSkin

ChitoSkin is a chitosan-based medical device and wound dressing developed for the management of various skin injuries, including chronic ulcers, surgical wounds, and burns. Composed of high-purity chitosan—a natural biopolymer derived from crustacean chitin—ChitoSkin functions by creating a biocompatible, biodegradable scaffold that supports cellular infiltration and tissue regeneration. Its primary mechanism of action involves the polycationic nature of the chitosan molecules, which interact electrostatically with the negatively charged membranes of red blood cells and platelets to promote rapid hemostasis. Furthermore, ChitoSkin exhibits intrinsic antimicrobial properties by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and provides a moist environment that facilitates the migration of fibroblasts and keratinocytes, thereby accelerating the wound-healing process.

Brand names

ChitoSkin

Other names

Chito-SkinChitosan wound dressing