If not treated promptly, the skin becomes densely covered with red papules and dark spots Dilated blood vessels Long-term use of corticoid causes dilation of capillaries under the skin, resulting in red, hot, easily irritated, tight, edematous and stinging skin Seborrheic dermatitis and acne rash Oily skin, excessive sebum, a uniform non-comedonal acne rash, hot, red, burning and stinging Skin atrophy, skin thinning Very thin skin, stretch marks, possibly accompanied by perioral dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis Red, burning, painful, dry, peeling skin
This, in turn, aids in systemic wound healing and structural recovery
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Matrix Metalloproteinase Modulation GHK-Cu potently modulates the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a family of enzymes that degrade extracellular matrix components - while this might seem counterproductive for regeneration, controlled MMP activity is actually essential for proper tissue remodeling, removing damaged matrix to allow replacement with newly synthesized healthy matrix
