topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimThe vascularity POSAS score (observer component) decreased from 7 at baseline to 3 at T6; the thickness and flexibility scores improved from 5 to 2 and from 7 to 3, respectively.
evidence level4
citationFraone N (2026)
sourceStand-Alone Carboxytherapy Followed by Consolidation with Oral Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Fragments: A Potential Sequential Bioregenerative Strategy for Hypertrophic Scars: A Case Report.
topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion Stand-alone carboxytherapy again appears to be an effective option for hypertrophic, structurally abnormal scars.
evidence level4
citationFraone N (2026)
sourceStand-Alone Carboxytherapy Followed by Consolidation with Oral Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Fragments: A Potential Sequential Bioregenerative Strategy for Hypertrophic Scars: A Case Report.
topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimIntroduction Carboxytherapy, via the Bohr effect, a denser dermal environment, and preserved fibroblast function, along with oral administration of bioactive marine collagen fragments that target fibroblasts, are regenerative strategies that could improve scar elasticity, thickness, and hydration.
evidence level4
citationFraone N (2026)
sourceStand-Alone Carboxytherapy Followed by Consolidation with Oral Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Fragments: A Potential Sequential Bioregenerative Strategy for Hypertrophic Scars: A Case Report.
topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimMethods In March 2024, a 56-year-old woman began treatment of a large, hypertrophic, partially retracted post-surgical scar in the nasojugal area at the level of the right nasal wing.
evidence level4
citationFraone N (2026)
sourceStand-Alone Carboxytherapy Followed by Consolidation with Oral Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Fragments: A Potential Sequential Bioregenerative Strategy for Hypertrophic Scars: A Case Report.
topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimA representative disorder associated with collagen type V deficiency is Ehlers‐Danlos syndrome (EDS), a congenital disease that primarily affects the connective tissue of the skin and joints.
evidence level4
citationKim Ye Hyang (2025)
sourceThe Human‐Like Collagen Alpha‐1 Type V Peptides Strengthen the Dermal Fiber Network and Improve the Regeneration Ability of Cells
topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimThese changes, including collagen degradation and reduced collagen biosynthesis, result in aberrant collagen homeostasis and net collagen deficiency [,,,,].
evidence level4
citationKim Ye Hyang (2025)
sourceThe Human‐Like Collagen Alpha‐1 Type V Peptides Strengthen the Dermal Fiber Network and Improve the Regeneration Ability of Cells
topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimTherefore, the present study aimed to investigate whether human‐like collagen alpha‐1 type V peptides (hCOLVp) could enhance not only the synthesis of collagen and barrier‐associated proteins but also contribute to the structural organization of the dermal matrix.
evidence level4
citationKim Ye Hyang (2025)
sourceThe Human‐Like Collagen Alpha‐1 Type V Peptides Strengthen the Dermal Fiber Network and Improve the Regeneration Ability of Cells
topicMarine Collagen Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 The skin, the body's outermost organ, serves as an important barrier that protects against the external environment and provides resistance to repetitive mechanical stress while maintaining flexibility for movement.
evidence level4
citationKim Ye Hyang (2025)
sourceThe Human‐Like Collagen Alpha‐1 Type V Peptides Strengthen the Dermal Fiber Network and Improve the Regeneration Ability of Cells