Hyaluronic Acid, Succinic Acid, and Exosomes in the Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation: A Report of Two Cases

Facial hyperpigmentation is a common clinical manifestation of various dermatologic conditions and may arise from multiple endogenous and exogenous factors. Its therapeutic management remains a clinical challenge due to its persistent nature and the limited long-term effectiveness of conventional treatment strategies. In recent years, emerging regenerative approaches, such as the use of exosomes and the combination of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid with succinic acid, have been described in the international literature based on their biological, anti-inflammatory, and tissue microenvironment modulatory properties. In this case report, we present two patients with facial hyperpigmentation of similar etiology who were treated using a combined protocol based on plant-derived exosomes and non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid plus succinic acid. We describe the treatment protocol, follow-up, and the final clinical outcomes observed.

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Cureus
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2026-02-03
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102876
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Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
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Hyaluronic Acid, Succinic Acid, and Exosomes in the Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation: A Report of Two Cases

Marta Amin, Victor Mercado, Valentina Corvalan
Cureus
Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
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Hyaluronic Acid, Succinic Acid, and Exosomes in the Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation: A Report of Two Cases

Marta Amin, Victor Mercado, Valentina Corvalan
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Facial hyperpigmentation is a common clinical manifestation of various dermatologic conditions and may arise from multiple endogenous and exogenous factors. Its therapeutic management remains a clinical challenge due to its persistent nature and the limited long-term effectiveness of conventional treatment strategies. In recent years, emerging regenerative approaches, such as the use of exosomes and the combination of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid with succinic acid, have been described in the international literature based on their biological, anti-inflammatory, and tissue microenvironment modulatory properties. In this case report, we present two patients with facial hyperpigmentation of similar etiology who were treated using a combined protocol based on plant-derived exosomes and non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid plus succinic acid. We describe the treatment protocol, follow-up, and the final clinical outcomes observed.

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Balance Therapeutics (United States) (US), Instituto Chileno de Medicina Reproductiva (CL)
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Hyaluronic Acid, Succinic Acid, and Exosomes in the Treatment of Facial Hyperpigmentation: A Report of Two Cases — Marta Amin, Victor Mercado, et al. · Cureus (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS