Cold Atmospheric Plasma for Skin Treatment

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Tetsuji Shimizu · Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

J. L. Zimmermann · Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

G. E. Morfill · Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

Abstract

We showed that cold atmospheric argon plasma provides a safe and painless treatment option for chronic infected wounds regardless of the bacterial species and the resistance level. We believe that cold atmospheric plasma will play an important role in many areas of health care.

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Plasma Applications and Diagnostics Burn Injury Management and Outcomes Dermatologic Treatments and Research

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Published in: Nihon Kikai Gakkaishi/Journal of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

Volume 115, Issue 1124, pp. 488-488

DOI: 10.1299/jsmemag.115.1124_488

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Cold Atmospheric Plasma for Skin Treatment

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