A 43-year-old member asked:
Will hyaluronidase injections dissolve scar tissue?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lorrie Kleinanswered
Dermatology 38 years experience
Hyaluronidase won't: Hyaluronidase won't help scars. It helps dissolve hyaluronic acid which is present between collagen fibers but scars are made up of dense collagen bundles which are not affected by hyaluronidase.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can hyaluronidase injections dissolve scar tissue such as keloids?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lorrie Kleinanswered
Dermatology 38 years experience
Hyaluronidase won't: Hyaluronidase won't help scars. It helps dissolve hyaluronic acid which is present between collagen fibers but scars are made up of dense collagen bundles which are not affected by hyaluronidase.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 26, 2018
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