Role and Application of Glycosaminoglycans in Trichology and Cosmetology
February 2021
in “
Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine
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TLDR Glycosaminoglycans, found in things like hyaluronic acid, help maintain skin health and stimulate hair growth, and are safe to use topically.
Glycosaminoglycans, complex linear polysaccharides with a hydrophilic effect and water-binding ability, are used in cosmetic preparations in the form of hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, and potassium hyaluronate. They are considered safe for topical application, maintaining skin health, supporting cell renewal, and increasing skin's resistance to harmful external factors. In trichology, glycosaminoglycans have shown satisfactory results, stimulating hair growth, reducing excessive scalp flaking and seborrhea, and aiding in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
