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Results 1 - 10 of 33 for Collagen
  1. Collagen vascular disease 
    ... were previously said to have "connective tissue" or "collagen vascular" disease. We now have names for many ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001223.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 
    ... variety of gene changes (mutations) cause problems with collagen. This is the material that provides strength and ... Skin Bone Blood vessels Internal organs The abnormal collagen leads to the symptoms associated with EDS. In ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001468.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Keratoconus 
    ... condition may be due to a defect in collagen. This is the tissue that provides the shape ... the cornea so contact lenses fit better. Corneal collagen cross-linking is a treatment that causes the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Stretch marks 
    ... by very stretchy skin that bruises easily) Abnormal collagen formation, or medicines that block collagen formation Pregnancy Puberty Obesity Overuse of cortisone skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003287.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cellulite (image) 
    ... arranged in large chambers separated by columns of collagen fibers. In overweight people excess fat is stuffed ... may all attribute to the weakening of the collagen fibers to give the cellulite appearance.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9161.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Osteogenesis imperfecta 
    ... defect in the gene that produces type I collagen, an important building block of bone. There are ... fractures Early hearing loss ( deafness ) Because type I collagen is also found in ligaments, people with OI ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001573.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cellulite 
    ... skin, so even thin people can have cellulite. Collagen fibers that connect fat to the skin may ... break up the tough bands. Fillers that stimulate collagen to soften appearance of dimpled areas. Other treatments, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002033.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Skin sagging treatment - underarms 
    ... Non-surgical options include laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin. Fillers can also be used to stimulate collagen production. If you are considering arm-lift surgery, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002135.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Liposuction 
    ... methods is that energy from the laser stimulates collagen production. This may help prevent skin sag after liposuction. Collagen is the fiber-like protein that helps maintain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002985.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Blood differential test 
    ... enough hormones) Allergic reaction Cancer Chronic myelogenous leukemia Collagen vascular disease Hypereosinophilic syndromes Parasitic infection An increased ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003657.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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