Sebum, acne, skin elasticity, and gender difference – which is the major influencing factor for facial pores?

Kim, Ki Wook; Jw, Choi; Kc, Park; Youn, Sung Won

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0846.2011.00605.x

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“…Choi et al [28] showed a stronger correlation between sebum casual levels and the number of acne lesions in the U-zone compared with the T-zone; they further suggested that the numbers of comedones or inflammatory lesions in the U-zone are more affected by sebum casual levels. Likewise, Kim et al [29] found a significant relationship between the proportions of enlarged pores and the MFSE levels only for the U-zone; therefore, the sebaceous glands in the U-zone of the face may be more prominently affected by the hormonal environment.…”

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Investigation of the Association of the Second-to-Fourth Digit Ratio with Skin Sebum Levels in Females with Acne Vulgaris

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“…The relationship between sebum and acne development has been examined in many studies [2,4,28,29,34]. Sebum secretion is higher in AV patients, and this increased sebum excretion is usually associated with more severe acne.…”

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Investigation of the Association of the Second-to-Fourth Digit Ratio with Skin Sebum Levels in Females with Acne Vulgaris

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“…Several studies showed a correlation between facial pores and increased sebum secretion [30, 31]. Furthermore, intradermal botulinum toxin injection was reported to be helpful in the decrease in sebum production and pore size [32].…”

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Effects of Short-Term Moisturizer Application in Different Ethnic Skin Types: Noninvasive Assessment with Optical Coherence Tomography and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

Bağcı¹,

Ruini²,

Niesert³

et al. 2018

Skin Pharmacol Physiol

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Background/Aims: Ethnic skin types are known to differ in their morphological and physiological features. Thus, treatment responses may vary among different races. We aimed to assess skin morphology of different ethnicities and to compare the effect of short-term moisturizer application using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM). Methods: Thirty healthy female subjects of European, Asian and Black ethnicity at 30–45 years of age were included in the study. OCT and RCM imaging was performed on the cheek to compare morphology. Following the 2-week application of a moisturizer cream (Sebamed® lotion) on one forearm, imaging was performed on both forearms to assess and compare treatment responses. Results: Epidermal thickness and morphology of pores varied between the three ethnic groups, with Black subjects displaying the thickest epidermis and largest skin pores. On the treated forearm, OCT measurements revealed a significantly thicker epidermis in all groups as compared to the untreated forearm. Width of skin folds on the treated forearm was measured by RCM to be significantly lower in all ethnic groups as compared to the untreated forearm. Conclusion: Different ethnic skin types showed variations in skin morphology and treatment response to short-term moisturizer application. OCT and RCM were useful methods for noninvasive, real-time, repeated assessment of ethnic skin.

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“…In sebum deficit conditions, the skin is vulnerable to infections and it feels itchy, dry, and looks lusterless, erythematous, and scaly. Optimal balance between sebum production and requirements imparts a non-glossy and healthy feel to the skin and is dermatologically and cosmetically desirable [13][14][15][16]. As a result strategies are being developed to balance the needs of the skin to its optimal lipid requirements by controlling the sebum secretion rate and to monitor the skin condition using non-invasive optical devices and methods.…”

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High sensitivity optical measurement of skin gloss

Ezerskaia¹,

Ras²,

Bloemen³

et al. 2017

Biomed. Opt. Express

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Abstract:We demonstrate a low-cost optical method for measuring the gloss properties with improved sensitivity in the low gloss regime, relevant for skin gloss properties. The gloss estimation method is based on, on the one hand, the slope of the intensity gradient in the transition regime between specular and diffuse reflection and on the other on the sum over the intensities of pixels above threshold, derived from a camera image obtained using unpolarized white light illumination. We demonstrate the improved sensitivity of the two proposed methods using Monte Carlo simulations and experiments performed on ISO gloss calibration standards with an optical prototype. The performance and linearity of the method was compared with different professional gloss measurement devices based on the ratio of specular to diffuse intensity. We demonstrate the feasibility for in-vivo skin gloss measurements by quantifying the temporal evolution of skin gloss after application of standard paraffin cream bases on skin. The presented method opens new possibilities in the fields of cosmetology and dermatopharmacology for measuring the skin gloss and resorption kinetics and the pharmacodynamics of various external agents.

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Sebum, acne, skin elasticity, and gender difference – which is the major influencing factor for facial pores?

Abstract: Male, increased sebum and decreased skin elasticity were mostly correlated with facial pore development. Further studies on population with various demographic profiles and more severe acne may be helpful to elucidate the potential effect of aging and acne severity on facial pores.

Cited by 110 publications

References 32 publications

Investigation of the Association of the Second-to-Fourth Digit Ratio with Skin Sebum Levels in Females with Acne Vulgaris

Investigation of the Association of the Second-to-Fourth Digit Ratio with Skin Sebum Levels in Females with Acne Vulgaris

Effects of Short-Term Moisturizer Application in Different Ethnic Skin Types: Noninvasive Assessment with Optical Coherence Tomography and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

High sensitivity optical measurement of skin gloss

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