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Journal of Biomedical Photonics & Engineering, 2017 Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy system was developed for estimation of skin hydration in the near-infrared spectral range of 900-1700 nm. Experimental setup consisted of a near-infrared spectrometer, Y-type fiber optics probe with 1 detection and 6 ...
Inga Saknite +4 more
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Multi parametric biophysical assessment of treatment effects on xerotic skin
Skin Health and Disease, 2021 Summary Background Topical moisturizing products are widely used to alleviate the problems associated with xerotic skin. Their use affects many properties of the stratum corneum (SC) in a complex and interrelated manner.
H. Stettler +9 more
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Modeling Stratum Corneum Swelling for the Optimization of Electrode-Based Skin Hydration Sensors
Sensors, 2021 We present a novel computational model of the human skin designed to investigate dielectric spectroscopy electrodes for stratum corneum hydration monitoring.
Claudio Malnati +3 more
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Dermatology ReportsDiabetes mellitus (DM) is frequently associated with cutaneous complications, including xerosis cutis, due to impaired skin barrier function. Red palm oil (RPO; Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) contains bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory ...
Ariyati Yosi +4 more
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Engineering ProceedingsThe skin, as the body’s largest organ, reflects overall health and is shaped by factors such as diet, habits, work environment, and lifestyle. A Wood’s lamp offers significant advantages for assessing skin health.
Nina Lazar +4 more
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Efficacy of Topical Application of Emu Oil on Areola Skin Barrier in Breastfeeding Women
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2016 Appropriate hydration and skin surface pH are of fundamental importance in preventing areola skin barrier damage and breastfeeding success. We studied the dermal effects of emu oil on areola skin soon after birth in 70 at-term breastfeeding mothers by ...
Vincenzo Zanardo MD +3 more
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Applied SciencesCarboxytherapy is a promising treatment modality with multidirectional effects on the skin; yet, its impact on hydration and viscoelasticity in the delicate periorbital area requires further exploration.
Anna Kołodziejczak +2 more
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Microsystems & NanoengineeringAtopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that typically manifests in infancy and is characterized by dry, irritated skin. Here, we propose a self-powered hydration-monitoring and drug-delivery skin patch for closed-loop treatment of ...
Shan Liang +8 more
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Current Issues in Molecular BiologySkin aging is driven by a combination of internal and external mechanisms, with ultraviolet (UV) radiation being a prominent external factor contributing to photoaging.
Sang Gyu Lee +7 more
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Evaluating the effect of moisturizers containing endogenous lipids on skin barrier properties
Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic TechnologyLipids in stratum corneum are largely responsible for skin barrier function. There have been numerous studies on skin barrier repairing and moisturizing effects of products containing occlusives, emollients and humectants.
Yucong Wang +10 more
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