Please help, question on wrinkles,collagen and topical application

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Question: As we age our skin wrinkles due to changes in collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis and a decrease in their production. Explain why topical application of collagen and elastic fibers would not eliminate wrinkles.

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

My guess would be that the topical versions cannot soak down to the dermis.

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Thanks for your response Marie, I hope others will also share their thoughts.

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Molocules are too large to penetrate the skin when applied topically

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