A new model for measuring skin barrier function (IMAGE)

Okayama University

A new model for measuring skin barrier function

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Scientists from Japan have developed a new model for measuring the skin’s protective capacity. The model estimates the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) as a measure of the skin protective function.

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Osamu Uehara, Toshimasa Kusuhara, and Takao Nakamura, Okayama University Link to the original image which is taken from the manuscript is available here: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/abe/12/0/12_12_1/_article/-char/en

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