New Delhi, April 16 -- Gone are the days when you just applied a cream and were done with skincare. With scientific terms making their way to the front of the labels, the world of skincare can be confusing. And PDRN is one such term that has gone viral for its skincare benefits. So, what exactly is PDRN or Polydeoxyribonucleotide? Is it different from polynucleotides popularised by Kim Kardashian and salmon semen facial? Here's all you need to know.

"While PDRN is a subset of polynucleotides, the terms are not entirely interchangeable. Polynucleotides are a broader category that includes DNA and RNA chains of varying lengths. PDRN specifically refers to shorter DNA fragments (50-2000 base pairs) that are optimized for therapeutic and reg...