Sensitivity of cutometer data to stratum corneum hydration level: A preliminary study.

摘要: Background/aims: The cutometer is an instrument that measures mechanical properties of skin. NOVA dermal phase meter (DPM) the stratum corneum (SC) hydration level. objectives this study were to determine which parameters data curves most sensitive changes in SC level, and if lowering skin stress applied by would increase instrument's sensitivity hydration. Methods: In two studies, volar forearms ten six subjects, respectively, hydrated with wet paper towels for min. Measurements made at various vacuum levels, DPM. another study, leg nine subjects was applying moisturizing lotions 2 weeks. DPM. Results/conclusion: Significant DPM measurements found after hydrating each study. However, only three correlations between data. lack correlation perhaps due differences depth into instruments measure. It not clear are generally since different be studies. Finally, level did levels.