Topical Retinol Restores Type I Collagen Production in Photoaged Forearm Skin within Four Weeks
Production of type I collagen (COL1), the major structural protein of the skin, declines during aging, leading to skin thinning and becoming fragile, which increases the risk of bruising and wound healing disorders in the elderly. Topical treatments that can restore COL1 synthesis and ultimately COL...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Cosmetics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/3/4/35 |