What Researchers Did
This review article explored the potential mechanisms and growing interest in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for skin rejuvenation and treating photoaging.
What They Found
Researchers found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) attenuates wrinkle formation from UV irradiation by possibly inhibiting pathways such as HIF1-α, VEGF, neutrophil infiltrations, and MMP-2 & MMP-9. Oxygen is recognized as an important component in skin rejuvenation, treatment of photoaging skin, and improvement in skin complexions.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients interested in non-invasive treatments for skin rejuvenation and photoaging may find hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to be a promising future option. However, this therapy is not yet widespread for aesthetic purposes, and further research is required to establish its full effectiveness and safety.
Canadian Relevance
This review article does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The abstract indicates that more research is needed on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for aesthetic purposes before it becomes widespread.