Why does excessive hyaluronic acid degradation in dermal tissue impair skin barrier function?

💡 Explanation

Hyaluronic acid's primary function is retaining water, because it binds to numerous water molecules in the extracellular matrix, and its degradation reduces the skin's ability to maintain hydration; therefore, the skin barrier function is impaired, rather than protection from melanocytes or affecting collagen synthesis directly.

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