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Dermal Matrix Remodeling

Meaning

The continuous, dynamic process of breaking down old or damaged components of the skin’s extracellular matrix and synthesizing new, functional elements like collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. This remodeling is essential for maintaining the skin’s elasticity, tensile strength, and youthful contour. Hormonal shifts, especially the decline of sex steroids, directly impair the balance of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs).