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Health Encyclopedia: Hyperelastic Skin
Hyperelastic skin is skin that can be stretched beyond what's considered normal, and then returns to normal.
Alternative Names
India rubber skin
Considerations
Hyperelasticity occurs when there is a problem with the production of collagen fibers. Collagen is a type of protein that makes up much of the body's tissue.
Common Causes
Hyperelastic skin is most often seen in the
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