Male versus female skin: What dermatologists and cosmeticians should know

Rahrovan, S.; Fanian, Férial; Mehryan, P.; Humbert, Philippe; Firooz, Alireza

doi:10.1016/j.ijwd.2018.03.002

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“…Although several studies have been published on anatomical site‐ and gender‐related variation in human facial skin, the results are controversial . The aim of this study was to do a comprehensive assessment of the regional differences in facial skin biophysical properties in a Chinese population aged 22 in average, with special focus on changes over genders.…”

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“…Regarding the gender‐related variation in facial skin biophysical parameters, previous studies have shown that hydration, TEWL, sebum, skin thickness, pH, color, elasticity and friction were all different between male and female . The reported gender differences are usually occurred in group aged around 30 …”

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“…Regarding the gender-related variation in facial skin biophysical parameters, previous studies have shown that hydration, TEWL, sebum, skin thickness, pH, color, elasticity and friction were all different between male and female. 8 The reported gender differences are usually occurred in group aged around 30. 9,10 Sex hormones account for these gender-related difference and estrogen replacement therapy was able to change skin biophysical properties in females.…”

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Mapping the face of young population in China: Influence of anatomical sites and gender on biophysical properties of facial skin

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Pan

Wang

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Skin Research and Technology

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Background Facial skin exhibits unique biophysical properties, which are influenced by anatomical regions and genders. The aim of this study was to comprehensively assess the regional and gender differences in facial skin biophysical parameters among Chinese population. Materials and Methods The 12 skin biophysical parameters at four distinct facial skin sites (forehead, cheek, canthus and chin) were measured in a normal population (n = 212) with 42 males and 141 females aged 18‐29 years living in Beijing. These parameters consisted of skin hydration, transepidermal water loss, sebum content, erythema/melanin indices, L*a*b* color, skin gloss and elasticity, all quantifying with non‐invasive instruments. Results The results demonstrated that the characteristics of the facial skin were significantly different between the regions and genders. The forehead had weaker skin barrier function but secreted the most sebum content, while the cheek was the driest and brightest region on the face. The canthus was the most hydrated area and the chin displayed higher sebum secretion, darker skin color and less elastic. The females showed more hydrated, less oil, lighter and more elastic facial skin compared with males. Conclusion This study indicates that the young Chinese facial skin significantly varies with face anatomical regions and differs between genders.

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Mapping the face of young population in China: Influence of anatomical sites and gender on biophysical properties of facial skin

Song

Pan

Wang

et al. 2019

Skin Research and Technology

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“…Subjects were stratified as described above, as gender‐related differences in the skin's matrix have been shown to have an effect on the viscoelastic properties considered in this study . However, to the authors’ knowledge, the literature regarding the effect of handedness on the viscoelastic properties of the skin is non‐existent.…”

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In vivo determination of the skin surface topography and biophysical properties of human hands: Effects of sex and hand dominance

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Nikolis

2019

Skin Research and Technology

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Background The effect of hand dominance on the skin topography and parameters associated with skin health and aging is unknown. Methods Healthy adult volunteers were recruited. The following four strata were enrolled: Group 1: male, right handed; Group 2: male, left handed; Group 3: female, right handed; and Group 4: female, left handed. The differences between groups on their surface evaluation of living skin (SELS) parameters were evaluated. These variables included (a) roughness (SER); (b) smoothness (SESM); (c) scaliness (SESC); and (d) wrinkles (SEW). Results A total of twenty subjects were recruited, with five in each stratum. Significant differences between groups were found for SESC [F(7,31) = 2.742, P = .024, partial eta squared = 0.382] and SEW [F(7,31) = 3.705, P = .005, partial eta squared = 0.456]. An evaluation of the descriptive statistics revealed that males had a higher mean SESC value than females and a lower mean SEW value. Moreover, the dominant hand of both sexes had a higher mean SEW value than non‐dominant hands. Conclusions Given the evidence of sex and handedness differences in wrinkle genesis and desquamation severity, these factors should be considered in the dermatological treatment and counseling of patients.

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“…Rahrovan et.al, 2018 reported SC rehydration capacity in sun-exposed aged female subjects was significantly lower than that of age-matched male subjects. The skin parameters of hydration, transepidermal water loss, sebum, microcirculation, pigmentation, and thickness are generally higher in men but skin pH is higher in women [75]. Trojahn et.al, 2015 reported that changes in skin elasticity, wrinkling, sagging, and yellowness seem to be caused by additional extrinsic ageing in women.…”

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Skin Aging & Modern Age Anti-aging Strategies

Mohiuddin¹

2019

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As the most voluminous organ of the body that is exposed to the outer environment, the skin suffers from both intrinsic and extrinsic aging factors. Skin aging is characterized by features such as wrinkling, loss of elasticity, laxity, and rough-textured appearance. This aging process is accompanied with phenotypic changes in cutaneous cells as well as structural and functional changes in extracellular matrix components such as collagens and elastin. With intrinsic aging, structural changes occur in the skin as a natural consequence of the biological changes over time and produce a certain number of histological, physiological, and biochemical modifications. Intrinsic aging is determined genetically (influence of gender and ethnic group), variable in function of skin site, and also influenced by hormonal changes. Visually it is characterized by fine wrinkles. By comparison, “photoaging” is the term used to describe the changes occurring in the skin, resulting from repetitive exposure to sunlight. The histological, physiological, and biochemical changes in the different layers of the skin are much more drastic. From a mechanical point of view, human skin appears as a layered composite containing the stiff thin cover layer presented by the stratum corneum, below which are the more compliant layers of viable epidermis and dermis and further below the much more compliant adjacent layer of subcutaneous white adipose tissue.

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Male versus female skin: What dermatologists and cosmeticians should know

Cited by 96 publications

References 57 publications

Mapping the face of young population in China: Influence of anatomical sites and gender on biophysical properties of facial skin

Mapping the face of young population in China: Influence of anatomical sites and gender on biophysical properties of facial skin

In vivo determination of the skin surface topography and biophysical properties of human hands: Effects of sex and hand dominance

Skin Aging & Modern Age Anti-aging Strategies

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