Role of Hyaluronic Acid Treatment in the Prevention of Keloid Scarring
Conclusion: Our data demonstrates that HA has the potential to normalize keloid fibroblast characteristic features such as hyperproliferation, growth factor production and ECM deposition depending on the specific genotype of the keloid fibroblast cell line. This study suggests that high molecular weight HA can be used to replenish HA deposition in keloid fibroblasts thereby decreasing fibrosis and ultimately decreasing keloid manifestation.
Source: Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists - Category: Dermatology Authors: Andrea Hoffmann, Jessica Lynn Hoing, Mackenzie Newman, Richard Simman Tags: Research Papers Source Type: research