Biomimetic Nanoscale Materials for Skin Cancer Therapy and Detection

Table 1

Advantages and disadvantages of various types of nanoparticles used in skin cancer combat.

Nanomaterials	Advantages	Disadvantages
Lipid nanoparticles	High biocompatibility	Possibility of drug expulsion
	Limited side effects
	Enhanced skin perforation
Carbon nanotubes	High stability	Lack of solubility in aqueous media
	High cytoprotective properties strong impact on oxidants
Gold nanoparticles	Large surface area	Toxicity effects
	High sensitivity and selectivity
Iron oxide nanoparticles	Great drug encapsulating capacity	Low saturation magnetization
	Great targeted delivery efficiency
Polymeric nanoparticles	Great stability	Toxic degradation residual
	Controlled drug release
Electrochemical nanosensors	High biological stability	Limited shelf life
	High adsorption ability
	Wide surface area