Abstrakt
The possible relationship between skin capacitance and the mechanical properties of the skin was studied using non-invasive techniques. Skin hydration was changed by soaking skin with tap water. Hydration of the skin increased the capacitance significantly (p < 0.01) and hysteresis (creeping phenomenon) (p < 0.01). The elasticity of the skin was reduced by hydration (p < 0.01). Capacitance was found to be a poor predictor of the mechanical properties of untreated skin; while increases in hysteresis (creeping phenomenon) and decreases in elasticity were significantly (p < 0.0001) related to changes in the capacitance of hydrated skin.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Sider (fra-til) | 245-247 |
Antal sider | 3 |
Tidsskrift | Acta Dermato-Venereologica |
Vol/bind | 70 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Status | Udgivet - 1 jan. 1990 |