Skin of the future? - Decoding electronic skin and a comprehensive review of the latest developments

Electronic skin (“E-skin”), also known as artificial skin, is a revolutionary technology that mimics the properties of human skin, making it seamlessly integrate with the human body. It has emerged as a cutting-edge technology in the world of wearables and healthcare monitoring. This technology is also being studied for its potential therapeutic applications in various fields, including dermatology. Although there has been extensive research about E-skin going on around the world in the last few decades, the medical and dermatology fraternity has limited exposure to this hot research topic. Hence, this article aims to decode the architecture, functioning, and technological advances in E-skin.