Why does excessive sun exposure impair collagen synthesis, leading to premature skin aging?

💡 Explanation

UVR causes photoaging through matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs); these enzymes degrade existing collagen and inhibit new collagen synthesis. because of the inhibited synthesis, skin loses elasticity. Therefore, MMP activation causes premature aging, rather than fibroblast proliferation promoting repair.

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