Find out how salmon can help your skin health

Some celebrities, like Jennifer Aniston, have been using PDRN, a substance that promises to help with the regeneration of skin tissue. This raw material is used in regenerative dermatology, the aim of which is to encourage collagen production, improving cell performance.

What is PDRN

PDRN is extracted from salmon semen. In addition to being found in salmon, it can also be found in the human placenta. However, it is important to emphasize that it is not applied directly to the face. In medicine, its use as a form of skin treatment is recent. Since the 1990s, PDRN has been researched for its ability to regenerate tissue and improve healing.

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Although medicine continues to study the properties of PDRN, it has been used – along with other treatments – as a way to encourage collagen production. This raw material has been used injectably and must be done under medical supervision. Therefore, it is important to see a dermatologist to find out more information before thinking about undergoing this treatment.

In an interview with Steal The Look, dermatologist Dr. Juliana Neiva said that PDRN also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with melasma and rosacea: “Except in cases of pregnancy and certain active skin diseases, whose treatment viability depends on the specific situation. The chances of allergic reactions are minimal, making the procedure safe and peaceful”commented Dr. Neiva to Steal The Look in cases of contraindications.

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Remembering that this information refers to injectable use. Topical use would not have the same effect. Last year, Anvisa banned the sale of Evo PDRN, which was a topical product here in Brazil, sold as a cosmetic. As previously stated, the evaluation of a specialist doctor is essential for any treatment, even if it is not invasive.

Results time and value

Also according to Dr. Juliana Neiva, for Steal The Look, the time to see results depends on several factors, such as the person's age and other treatments recommended to be done together. Personalized planning must be carried out for each case, together with the doctor. Therefore, it is not possible to have a specific answer regarding the result time. Regarding the values, this also depends on the planning made by the doctor, who will assess the real need for treatment and the necessary adaptations for each case.

Featured Photo: PDRN has been used in regenerative dermatology to improve skin health (Reproduction/Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images Embed)