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Oxidative stress can result in impaired wound healing in the skin. Topical application of formulated compounds with antioxidant properties can enhance wound healing, but the biocompatibility and delivery of these compounds remain challenging. Melanin is a natural antioxidant and proficient radical scavenger in the skin. Biyashev et al (2023) synthesized nanoscale synthetic melanin particles (SMPs) and examined the effects of topical treatment with these molecules in murine models of chemical- The chronic