The Emerging Role of Exosomes in Skin Health and Dermatological Conditions

July 2025 in “ International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development ”

E Yuvalakshmi, D Mr, Deepak Selvaraj, A Sathish

exosomes drug delivery diagnostic biomarkers therapeutic agents psoriasis acne eczema skin cancer

TLDR Exosomes can improve skin treatments with fewer side effects.

Exosomes, due to their nano-size and modifiable composition, have shown significant potential in dermatology as carriers for drug delivery, diagnostic biomarkers, and therapeutic agents. They have been particularly effective in treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, eczema, and skin cancer, offering improved outcomes with fewer side effects. This review highlights the complexity and versatility of exosomes, which help them overcome existing drawbacks, and suggests that future research will focus on addressing challenges to enable commercial use of exosome-based formulations.

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