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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

  • Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a molecule like “honey” in consistence which is rich in water and is responsible for the volume of the skin.
  • It is part of the Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs): it consists of a polymer of disaccharides of glucuronic acid and N acetyl-glucosamine. It has a length of around 1 million kilodaltons (KD).
  • Its name is derived from the Greek word “Hyalos” = vitrous.
  • It has been present in living organisms for a long time and its relatively repeated simple structure is highly unchanged in evolution.
  • It is present in the dermis and is produced (and degraded) by cells called fibroblasts (in organelles called Hyalurosomes).
  • The decrease with age in its production is responsible for structural wrinkles. HA also plays an important in wound healing by stimulating the production of fibroblasts.

About Dr Christophe HSU

Dr HSU is an internationally seasoned dermatologist who has lived as an expatriate and who therefore understands the difficulty in finding a like-minded healthcare provider in a sometimes intimidating environment. [(dermatologue) in French]

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