A wound is a break or defect in the skin that is caused by physical or thermal damage. Wound repair is a well-orchestrated multi-step process that initiates with homeostasis, followed by inflammation of the wounded region that facilities tissue proliferation, ultimately culminating in tissue remodeling. Wounds are categorized into two types based on healing time. Acute wounds are exemplified by tissue damage that is usually repaired within 8-12 weeks with minimal scarring, while healing in chronic wounds extends beyond 12 weeks. Though a plethora of wound dressing materials have been developed, the problem of wound management still stands tall. The foremost challenge in wound treatment is the promotion of wound healing along with the prevention of bacterial infection.

This Methods Collection is dedicated to strategies employed for deciphering the underlying mechanisms of the wound healing and skin repair process. A better understanding of this mechanism is needed as it would empower researchers to accelerate the wound healing process. This collection will also emphasize both conventional and modern strategies to facilitate wound healing including wound dressings, use of antibiotics, ultrasound and electromagnetic therapy, nanomedicine, and skin grafts.