Collagen

Back Home Next

 


 

 


1. Injectable collagen is a liquid made from the connective tissue of cows or pigs that is injected into and under the skin for cosmetic purposes.
True
False

2. Injectable collagen has not been approved for any use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
True
False

3. The FDA has approved Injectable collagen for filling in "contour deformities" in the skin such as acne scars and wrinkles.
True
False

4. Injectable collagen has not been approved by the FDA for injection directly into the pigmented area of the lips (but it can be used to correct wrinkles on the skin bordering the lips).
True
False

5. Injectable collagen has been approved by the FDA for "augmentation" (that is, for enlarging otherwise normal facial features.)
True
False

6. To maintain effect, collagen injections are usually repeated periodically.
True
False

7. The time between treatments varies depending on the consumer and the part of the face being treated.
True
False

8. The effects of treatment last from a few months to about a year-and-a-half.
True
False

9. Sometimes, the effects are shorter-lasting, whereas in others they have been known to last two years or longer.
True
False

10. No one is allergic to collagen.
True
False

11. All persons considering collagen injections should first be tested for collagen allergy.
True
False

12. Collagen allergies can take the form of rash, hives, joint and muscle pain, headache, and, in a few cases, severe reactions that include shock and difficulty breathing.
True
False

13. Consumers with certain connective tissue diseases have no increased risk of severe allergic reactions to collagen injections.
True
False

14. Rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis and dermatomyositis are types of connective tissue diseases.
True
False

15. Sometimes, individuals acquire connective tissue diseases after receiving collagen injections even though they never had the diseases before.
True
False

Score =
Correct answers:

 

Disclaimer: HealthQuizzes.com is for informational & entertainment pursposes only. You should not rely on information found at this site to replace consultation with a qualified health professional. In order to make more informed, confident decisions about personal choices that may influence health, well-being or quality of life,  consumers are encouraged to talk with their personal health professionals about the benefits, risks and costs of diagnostic and treatment alternatives including alternative/complementary medicine, physicians' recommendations, and participation in clinical trials. HealthQuizzes.com makes no claims nor warranties as to the appropriateness, accuracy or validity of information found at this site.
HealthQuizzes.Com is a trademark of HealthQuizzes.Com. All other products mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to Chief Inquisitor.
Copyright © 2000 HealthQuizzes.Com. All rights reserved.
Last modified: Friday November 10, 2000.