When the skin is injured, collagen becomes the common denominator in the body's healing response . Collagen helps the body heal itself by: preparing the wound bed, balancing wound chemistry, causing cell migration and growth, inducing granulation tissue, and improving overall skin strength. Collagen's role in these various chemical, mechanical, and biological factors forms an environment conducive to wound healing, and ultimately, to wound closure.
For many years, the scientific community has identified collagen as the common element in wound healing.Research indicates that collagen plays an important role in the body's natural healing response.
Stops bleeding
Cleanses the wound
Establishes new tissue and blood vessels
Creates structural matrix
Closes the wound
Regains original integrity
Wounds should follow the same healing response, but factors such as clinical conditions and complications may alter or halt the ideal healing process. In these cases, collagen-related activity redirects the wound to the normal healing path.