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Study Title:

Hyaluronic Acid.

Study Abstract

Hyaluronic acid is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide, which is widely distributed in the connective tissue extracellular matrix. Several preparations of hyaluronic acid have become widely available, for subcutaneous/intradermal, intraarticular, topical and ocular use. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, administration, significant adverse effects, and contraindications of various hyaluronic acid preparations, to increase the knowledge of practitioners regarding how to approach this substance and use it in practice for its indicated purposes.