Topical antibiotics were once a common choice for managing mildly infected wounds, but prolonged overuse can contribute to growing antibiotic resistance within communities.
What is a physical antibacterial mechanism?
Unlike antibiotics, which act through biochemical mechanisms such as inhibiting bacterial cell-wall, protein, or DNA synthesis, physical antibacterial solutions typically disrupt the bacterial cell membrane structure through physical action, which helps reduce the risk of bacteria developing resistance.
This product group is typically used to support skin cleansing, care for mildly damaged skin, or aftercare following dermatological procedures. Users should follow the instructions for use and consult a doctor if signs of severe infection appear or a wound does not improve.
The Shenjie skin antibacterial spray — one of the products Jianzhi Medical is in the process of registering for circulation in Vietnam — was developed around this physical antibacterial approach.