Biometrology Guidelines for the In Vivo Assessment of Transepidermal Water Loss and Skin Hydration in Nonclinical Settings

Plessis, Johan du; Stefaniak, Aleksandr B.

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“…Measurements of TEWL, SCH and SSpH are affected by various endogenous, as well as exogenous factors, which have been discussed in detail elsewhere . Endogenous factors include the age, gender and ethnicity of the participants, anatomical positions on which measurements are taken, state of the skin (moisture, sweat, sebum, disease state), as well as genetic predisposition .…”

Section: Skin Parameter Measurement—skin Related and Other Aspectsmentioning

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“…Some endogenous and exogenous factors can, however, be controlled and homogenised throughout different studies to some extent. These include the anatomical positions on which measurements are made, excluding damaged and diseased skin, eliminating instrumentation variation by using standardised equipment and following calibration procedures . In occupational settings, it is extremely difficult to control some exogenous factors, especially ambient temperature and relative humidity and can therefore not always be as closely controlled as is recommended for clinical settings.…”

Section: Skin Parameter Measurement—skin Related and Other Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Measurements of TEWL, SCH and SSpH are affected by various endogenous, as well as exogenous factors, which have been discussed in detail elsewhere. 4,10,14,17,19,23,24 Endogenous factors include the age, gender and ethnicity of the participants, anatomical positions on which measurements are taken, state of the skin (moisture, sweat, sebum, disease state), as well as genetic predisposition. 4,5,10,21 Exogenous factors include ambient temperature, relative humidity, time of day, skin contamination, application of cleanser, creams or detergents, topical application of cosmetic products, occlusion and even topical antibiotics.…”

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“…14,17,23 These guidelines have been adapted for measurement in occupational settings in an effort to make studies in occupational settings more reliable and comparable. 4,10,19,24 At the same time, the researchers acknowledged the difficulty of adhering to these guidelines in occupational settings.…”

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Measurement of transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum hydration and skin surface pH in occupational settings: A review

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Plessis

2019

Skin Research and Technology

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Background The skin provides a permeable barrier which may be impaired in occupational settings. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL), stratum corneum hydration (SCH) and skin surface pH (SSpH) have been used in occupational settings to predict early onset of occupational skin diseases, to measure the effectiveness of prevention strategies for occupational skin diseases, and to assess skin condition during exposure. The aim was to compare the findings, identify shortcomings in the methodology and data reporting and furthermore, to make recommendations for future studies. Materials and Methods A literature study was conducted on studies published before December 2018 to provide a review on the measurement of TEWL, SCH and SSpH in occupational settings. Results TEWL, SCH and SSpH were previously measured in a wide variety of industries. Results between studies were highly variable, due to different study designs and different anatomical positions measured. Not all of the measurement conditions were reported and variations in study objectives led to data being reported and interpreted differently for most studies. Conclusion Incomplete reporting of methodology hinders comparison of bioengineering measurements. No bioengineering method has been proven useful as a predictive tool for occupational skin diseases, however, it is useful in the acute assessment of skin condition. It is recommended that future studies on TEWL, SCH and SSpH adhere to guidelines for occupational settings as far as possible to enable comparison between studies.

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Section: Skin Parameter Measurement—skin Related and Other Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Skin Parameter Measurement—skin Related and Other Aspectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: S Kin Par Ame Ter Me a Surement-s K In Rel Ated And Other mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: S Kin Par Ame Ter Me a Surement-s K In Rel Ated And Other mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Measurement of transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum hydration and skin surface pH in occupational settings: A review

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Biometrology Guidelines for the In Vivo Assessment of Transepidermal Water Loss and Skin Hydration in Nonclinical Settings

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Measurement of transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum hydration and skin surface pH in occupational settings: A review

Measurement of transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum hydration and skin surface pH in occupational settings: A review

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