Reference Publications

Reference Publications for Delfin Instruments – February 2013


VapoMeter

Transepidermal water loss TEWL, Skin barrier function, Penetration studies
Skin irritation
Effect of skin care, treatment, nutrition
Scalp, lip and nail measurements
Wound healing
Skin surface water loss SSWL
Transonychial water loss TOWL
Physiological and Sympathetic skin response, Hyperhidrosis
Veterinary dermatology and skin behaviour, treatment and nutrition, Zoology
In-vitro studies
Validation articles

MoistureMeter D

Lymphedema
Cutaneous edema, Tissue fluid status
Radiotherapy
Burns, Thermal injury
Wound healing
Weight loss
Theoretical background

MoistureMeter SC

 

 

 VapoMeter

 

Transepidermal water loss TEWL, Skin barrier function, Penetration studies

Biophysical measures of skin tissue water: variations within and among anatomical sites and correlations between measures
Mayrovitz H.N., Bernal M., Brlit F. and Desfor R.
Skin Res Technol, 19(1)47-54, 2013.

Calcium phosphate nanoparticles for transcutaneous vaccine delivery
Sahdev, Preety, Podaralla, Satheesh, Kaushik, Radhey S., Perumal and Omathanu
J Biomed Nanotechnol, Vol 9;1:132-141(10), 2013.

Topical effects of N-acetyl-L-hydroxyproline on ceramide synthesis and alleviation of pruritus
Hashizume E., Nakano T., Kamimura A. and Morishita K.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol, Vol 6:43-49, 2013.

Comparison of the skin biophysical parameters of Southeast Asia females: forehead–cheek and ethnic groups
Lee M.R., Nam G.W., Jung Y.C., Park S.Y., Han J.Y., Cho J.C., Suh K.D. and Hwang J.K.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, epub 6 Dec 2012.

Neonatal intensive care practices and the influence on skin condition
Visscher M.O., Taylor T. and Narendran V.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, epub 20 Feb 2012.

Topically Applied Flightless I Neutralizing Antibodies Improve Healing of Blistered Skin in a Murine Model of Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
Zlatko Kopecki, Nadira Ruzehaji, Christopher Turner, Hioraki Iwata, Ralf J Ludwig, Detlef Zillikens, Dedee F Murrell and Allison J Cowin
J Invest Dermatol, epub 6 Dec 2012.

Ex vivo calcium percutaneous eggression in normal and tape-stripped human skin
Jungman E., Pirot F. and Maibach H.
Cutan Ocul Toxicol, Vol. 31(1):1-6, 2012.

Topical Aprepitant in Clinical and Experimental Pruritus
Wallengren J.
Arch Dermatol, 148(8):957-959, 2012.

Influence of a pore-forming agent on swelling, network parameters, and permeability of poly (ethylene glycol) -crosslinked poly (methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic acid) hydrogels: Application in transdermal delivery systems
Singh T.R.R., Garland M.J., Migalska K., Salvador E.C., Shaikh R., McCarthy H.O., Woolfson A.D. and Donnelly R.F.
J Appl Polym Sci, Vol 125(4):2680–2694, 2012.

Fabrication of pseudo-ceramide-based lipid microparticles for recovery of skin barrier function
Kim D.-H., Park W.R., Kim J.H., Cho E.C., An E.J., Kim J.-W. and S.-G.
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces, Vol 94:236-241, Jun 2012.

Rheological characterization of a xanthan–galactomannan hydrogel loaded with lipophilic substances
Koop H.S., Da-lozzo E.J., de Freitas R.A., Franco C.R.C., Mitchell D.A. and Silveira J.L.M.
J Pharm Sci, Vol 101(7):2457–2467, 2012.

Penetration Study of Formulated Nanosized Titanium Dioxide in Models of Damaged and Sun-Irradiated Skins
Miquel-Jeanjean C., Crépel F., Raufast V., Payre B., Datas L., Bessou-Touya S. and Duplan H.
Photochem Photobiol, Vol 88(6):1513–1521, 2012.

EGFR regulation of epidermal barrier function
Tran Q.T., Kennedy L.H., Carrion S.L., Bodreddigari S., Goodwin S.B., Sutter C.H. and Sutter T.R.
Physiol Genomics, April Vol 44:8455-469, 2012.

Hydrogel-Forming Microneedle Arrays for Enhanced Transdermal Drug Delivery
Donnelly R.F., Singh T.R.R., Garland M.J., Migalska K., Majithiya R., McCrudden C.M., Kole P.L., Mahmood T.M.T., McCarthy H.O. and Woolfson A.D.
Advanced Functional Materials, Vol 22(23):4879–4890, 2012.

Microneedle-mediated transdermal bacteriophage delivery
Ryan E., Garland M.J., Singh T.R.R., Bambury E., O’Dea J., Migalska K., Gorman S.P., McCarthy H.O., Gilmore B.F., and
Donnelly R.F.
Eur J Pharm Sci, Vol 47(2):297–304, 2012.

Rapid, simultaneous and nanomolar determination of pyroglutamic acid and cis-/trans-urocanic acid in human stratum corneum by hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC)–electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry.
Jooa K.-M., Hana J.H., Sona E.D., Nama G.-W., Chungb H.Y., Jeonga H.-J., Choa J.-C. and Lim K.-M.
J Chrom B, Published online Apr 12, 2012.

High Prevalence of Aquagenic Wrinkling of the Palms in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Association with Measurable Increases in Transepidermal Water Loss.
Arkin L.M., Flory J.H., Shin D.B., Gelfand J.M., Treat J.R., Allen J., Rubenstein R.C. and Yan A.C.
Pediatr Dermatol, Published online Apr 4, 2012.

Structure-skin permeability relationship of dendrimers.
Venuganti V.V., Sahdev P., Hildreth M., Guan X. and Perumal O.
Pharm Res, Sep; 28(9):2246-2260, 2011. Published online Jun 2, 2011.

Skin Drug Delivery From Different Lipid Vesicular Systems.
Chen M.
PhD Thesis, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Jena, Germany, May 2011.

Bioequivalence of Topical Clotrimazole Formulations: An Improved Tape Stripping Method.
Parfitt N.R., Skinner M.F., Bon C. and Kanfer I.
J Pharm Pharm Sci, 14(3): 347-357, 2011.

Enhanced dermal delivery of acyclovir using solid lipid nanoparticles.
Jain S., Mistry M.A. and Swarnaker N.K.
Drug Del Trans Res, 5(1):395-406, 2011.

Permeation of antigen protein-conjugated nanoparticles and live bacteria through microneedle-treated mouse skin.
Kumar A., Li X., Sandoval M.A., Rodriguez B.L., Sloat B.R. and Cui Z.
Int J Nanomedicine. 6:1253-1264, 2011. Published online Jun 21 2011.

Acyclovir skin depot characterization following in vivo iontophoretic delivery.
Siddoju S., Sachdeva V., Friden P.M., Yu Y.-Y. and Banga A.K.
Skin Res Technol, May; 17(2):234-244, 2011.

CD4(+) T cell depletion changes the cytokine environment from a T(H)1/T(H)2 response to a T(C)17-like response in a murine model of atopic dermatitis.
Christensen G.B., Hvid M., Kvist P.H., Deleuran B., Deleuran M., Vestergaard C. and Kemp K.
Int Immunopharmacol. Sep; 11(9):1285-1292, 2011. Published online Apr 28 2011.

Aging enhances maceration-induced ultrastructural alteration of the epidermis and impairment of skin barrier function.
Minematsu T., Yamamoto Y., Nagase T., Naito A., Takehara K., Iizaka S., Komagata K., Huang L., Nakagami G. and Akase, T.
J Dermatol Sci, Jun; 62(3):160-168, 2011. Published online Mar 23 2011.

Relationship between clinical features of facial dry skin and biophysical parameters in Asians.
Baek J.H., Lee M.Y. and Koh J.S.
Int J Cosmet Sci, Jun; 33(3):222-227, 2011. Published online Feb 21 2011.

A Novel Chimeric Lysin Shows Superiority to Mupirocin for Skin Decolonization of Methicillin-Resistant and -Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Strains.
Pastagia M., Euler C., Chahales P., Fuentes-Ducalan J., Krueger J.G. and Fischetti V.A.
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, Feb; 55(2), 738-744, 2011.

Quantification of activated and total caspase-14 with newly developed ELISA systems in normal and atopic skin.
Yanamoto M., Kamata Y., Iida T., Fukushima H., Nomura J., Saito M., Tajima M., Okubo Y., Momoi T., Tsuboi R. and Hibino T.
J Dermatol Sci, Feb; 61(2): 110-117, 2011.

Skin application of urea-containing cream affected cutaneous arterial sympathetic nerve activity, blood flow, and water evaporation.
Horii Y., Tanida M., Shen J., Fujisaki Y., Fuyuki R., Hashimoto K., Niijima A., Nakashima T. and Nagai K.
Skin Res Technol, Feb; 17(1):75-81, 2011.

Documentation of normal stratum corneum scaling in an average population: features of differences among age, ethnicity and body site.
Chu M. and Kollias N.
Br J Dermatol, Mar;164(3):497-507, 2011. Published online Jan 28 2011.

Transdermal Delivery of Macromolecules Using Solid-State Biodegradable Microstructures.
Wendorf J.R., Ghartey-Tagoe E.B., Williams S.C., Enioutina E., Singh P. and Cleary G.W.
Pharm Res, Jan; 28(1):22-30, 2011.

Formation and Closure of Microchannels in Skin Following Microporation.
Kalluri H. and Banga A.K.
Pharm Res, Jan; 28(1): 82-94, 2011.

Skin Delivery of Ferulic Acid from Different Vesicular System
Chen M., Liu X. and Fahr A.
J Biomed Nanotechnol. Oct; 6(5):577-585, 2010.

Renal salt wasting and chronic dehydration in claudin-7-deficient mice.
Tatum R.. Zhang Y., Salleng K., Lu Z., Lin J.-J., Lu Q., Jeansonne B. G., Ding L. and Chen Y.-H.
Renal Physiol, Jan; 298(1): F24-F34, 2010.
Relationships between wet bulb globe temperature and evaporative cooling responses under heat stress.
Rodriguez M.
PhD Thesis, Purdue University, 2010.

Microneedle pre-treatment of human skin improves 5-aminolevulininc acid (ALA)- and 5-aminolevulinic acid methyl ester (MAL)-induced PpIX production for topical photodynamic therapy without increase in pain or erythema.
Mikolajewska P., Donnelly R.F., Garland M.J., Morrow D.I., Singh T.R., Iani V., Moan J. and Juzeniene A.
Pharm Res. Oct; 27(10):2213-20, 2010. Published online Jul 31 2010.

Epidermal hyperproliferation in mice lacking fatty acid transport protein 4 (FATP4) involves ectopic EGF receptor and STAT3 signaling.
Lin M.-H., Chang K.-W., Lin S.-C. and Miner J.H.
Developmental Biology, Aug 15; 344(2): 707-719, 2010.

Iontophoresis mediated in vivo intradermal delivery of terbinafine hydrochloride.
Sancheva V., Kim H.D., Friden P.M. and Banga A.K.
Int J Pharm, Jun 30; 393(1-2), 113-119, 2010.

Comparison of tape stripping with the human skin blanching assay for the bioequivalence assessment of topical clobetasol propionate formulations.
Au W.L., Skinner M.F. and Kander I.
J Pharm Pharmaceut Sci, 13(1), 11-20, 2010.

The impact of obesity on skin disease and epidermal permeability barrier status.
Guida B., Nino M., Perrino N., Laccetti R., Trio R., Labella S. and Balato N.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. Feb; 24(2): 191-195, 2010.

Up-regulation of serpin SCCA1 is associated with epidermal barrier disruption.
Katagiri C., Iida T,, Nakanishi J,, Ozawa M,, Aiba S. and Hibino T.
J Dermatol Sci. Feb; 57(2): 95-101, 2010.

Effects of Alcohol Intake on the Skin Physiology.
Jang W.S., Kim C.W., Kim S.E., Kim B.J. and Kim M.N.
Korean J Dermatol. Nov; 48(11): 948-954, 2010. Korean.

Tight junctions in Hailey-Hailey and Darier’s diseases.
Raiko L., Leinonen P., Hägg P.M., Peltonen J., Oikarinen A. and Peltonen S.
Dermatology Reports, 1:e1, 2009

Functional Characteristics of the Skin Surface of Children Approaching Puberty: Age and Seasonal Influences.
Akutsu N., Ooguri M., Onodera T., Kobayashi Y., Katsuyama M., Kunizawa N., Hirao T., Hosoi J., Masuda Y., Yoshida S., Takahashi M., Tsuchiya T. and Tagami H.
Acta Derm Venereol, 89: 21–27, 2009.

Dual Role of COUP-TF-Interacting Protein 2 in Epidermal Homeostasis and Permeability Barrier Formation.
Golonzhka O., Liang X., Messaddeq N., Bornert J.-M., Campbell A. L., Metzger D., Chambon P., Ganguli-Indra G., Leid M. and Indra A.K.
J Invest Dermatol. Jun; 129(6): 1459-1470, 2009.

Reservoir based fentanyl transdermal drug delivery systems: effect of patch age on drug release and skin permeation.
Prodduturi S., Smith G.J., Wokovich A.M., Doub W.H., Westenberger B.J. and Buhse L.
Pharm Res, 26:6, 2009.

Novel transdermal delivery of Timolol maleate using sugar esters: Preclinical and clinical studies
El-Laithy H.M.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutic: 72:239–245, 2009.

Transdermal fentanyl in cachectic cancer patients
Heiskanen T., Mätzke S., Haakana S., Gergov M., Vuori E. and Kalso E.
Pain, 144:1:218-222, 2009.

Skin surface electric potential as an indicator of skin condition: a new, non-invasive method to evaluate epidermal condition
Kawau E., Nakanishi J., Kumazawa N., Ozawa K. and Denda M.
Exp Dermatol, 17:688-692, 2008.

Epidermal ceramidase activity regulates epidermal desquamation via stratum corneum acidification
Houben E., Hachem J.P., de Paepe K. and Rogiers V.
Skin Pharmacol Physiol, 21:111-118, 2008.

Increased carbonyl protein levels in the stratum corneum of the face during winter
Kobayashi Y., Iwai I., Akutsu N. and Hirao T.
Int J Cosmet Sci, 30, 35-40, 2008.

In vivo friction study of human skin: influence of moisturizers on different anatomical sites
Ramalho A., Silva C.L., Pais A.A.C.C. and Sousa J.J.S.
Wear 263:1044-1049, 2007.

Cytokines at different stratum corneum levels in normal and sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin
de Jongh C.M., Verberk M.M., Spiekstra S.W., Gibbs S. and Kezic S.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 13: 390-398, 2007.

Skin barrier structure and function and their relationship to puritus in end-stage renal disease
Yosipovitch G., Duque M.I., Pate T.S., Ishiuji Y., Guzman-Sanchez A., Dawn A.G., Freedman B.I., Chan Y.H., Crumrine D. and Elias P.M.
Nephrol Dial Transplant, Nov;22(11):3268-72, 2007.

Depth dependence of stratum corneum lipid ordering: a slow-tumbling simulation for electron paramagnetic resonance
Yagi E., Sakamoto K. and Nakagawa K.
J Invest Dermatol, 127:895-899, 2007.

Potential mechanisms by which a single drink of alcohol can increase transdermal absorption of topically applied chemicals
Brand R.M., Jendrzejewski J.L. and Charron A.R.
Toxicology, Jun 25;235(3): 141-149, 2007.

Increased permeability for polyethylene glycols through skin compromised by sodium lauryl sulphate
Jakasa I., Verberk M.M., Bunge A.L., Kruse J. and Kezic S.
Exp Dermatol, Oct;15(10): 801-7, 2006.

Altered penetration of polyethylene glycols into uninvolved skin of atopic dermatitis patients
Jakasa I., Verberk M.M., Esposito M., Bos J.D. and Kezic S.
J Invest Dermatol, 127: 129-134, 2006.

'Keratolytic' properties of benzoyl peroxide and retinoic acid resemble salicylic acid in man
Waller J.M., Dreher F., Benham S., Ford C., Lee C., Tiet T., Weinstein G.D. and Maibach H.I.
Skin Pharmacol Physiol, Vol 19(5): 283-289, 2006.

Percutaneous penetration of sodium lauryl sulphate is increased in uninvolved skin of patients with atopic dermatitis compared with control subjects
Jakasa I., de Jongh C.M., Verberk M.M., Bos J.D. and Kezic S.
Br J Dermatol, Jul;155(1): 104-9 2006.

Variation in barrier impairment and inflammation of human skin as determined by sodium lauryl sulphate penetration rate
De Jongh C.M., Jakasa I., Verberk M.M. and Kezic S.
Br J Dermatol, Apr;154(4): 651-7, 2006.

Transepidermal water loss reflects permeability barrier status: validation in human and rodent in vivo and ex vivo models
Fluhr J.W., Feingold K.R. and Elias P.M.
Exp Dermatol, Jul;15(7): 483-92, 2006.

Determination of polyethylene glycols of different molacular weight in the stratum corneum
Jakasa I., Calkoen F and Kezic S.
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. Nov 25; 811(2):177-82, 2004.


Abstracts

Teprenone (Geranylgeranylacetone=GGA), a novel isoprene analog of geranylgeranylphosphate prolongs cell survival and improves
skin condition
Lintner K., Mas Chamberlin C., Mondon P and Benech P
Presentation at IFSCC 2007 in Amsterdam, 24-26 Sep 2007.

Variability in the physical properties of the stratum corneum – influences of chronological age and season: 001
Agarwal V., Godfrey M., Long S., Whitby D., Barton S. and Desnos A.
Int J Cosmet Sci, 29(3):219, June 2007.

Mechanism  of injury and countermeasures for EVA associated upper extremity medical issues: Extended Vent Tube Study
Jones J., Hoffman R., Harvey G., Bowen C.K., Hudy C.E., Tuxhorn J., Gernhardt M. and Scheuring R.
Prenestation at 15th International Academy of Astronautics’ “Humans in space” symposium in Beijing, 20-24 May 2007.

Assessing the gentleness of a sonic skin care brush for daily use
Henes E.M., Jackson L., Rodriguez S., Ortblad K. and Akridge R.
J Am Acad Dermatol 2006, 54(3):AB50 Poster 403

Assessment of permeability barrier function measuring transepidermal water loss: comparing 3 closed-loop systems and 4 open-loop systems in vivo and in vitro
Fluhr J. W., Bankova L., Elias P. M. and Feingold K. R.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 9 (2): 164, 2003.

Skin irritation

Skin characteristics of Chinese men and their beard removal habits.
Wu Y., Konduru R. and Deng D.
Br J Dermatol, Mar; 166(Issue Suplement s1):17-21, 2012. Pusblished online Mar 4, 2012

An improved method for measurement of change in skin roughness caused by cleansing products under mild application conditions.
Lee E., An S., Im M.-S., Kim H.K. and Lee T.R.
Skin Res Technol, Aug; 17(3): 320-325, 2011. Published online Feb 20 2011.

Frequency and Severity of Diaper Dermatitis with Use of Traditional Chinese Cloth Diapers: Observations in 3- to 9-Month-Old Children.
Liu, N., Wang, X. and Odio, M.
Pediatric Dermatology, Jul/Aug: 28(4): 380–386, 2011.

The use of a measure of acute irritation to predict the outcome of repeated usage of hand soap products.
Williams C., Wilkinson M., McShane P., Pennington D., Fernandez C. and Pierce S.
Br J Dermatol, Jun; 164(6): 1311-1315,2011. Published online Feb 17 2011.

Influence of tumour necrosis factor-α polymorphism −308 and atopy on irritant contact dermatitis in healthcare workers.
Davis, J.A., Visscher, M.O., Wickett R.R. and Hoath, S. B.
Contact Dermatitis, Dec; 63(6): 320–332, 2010.

Spontaneous itch in the absence of hyperalgesia in a mouse hindpaw dry skin model.
Akiyama T., Carstens M.I. and Carstens E.
Neuroscience Letters, Oct 22; 484(1), 62-75, 2010.

A double-blind, randomized study to assess the effectiveness of different moisturizers in preventing dermatitis induced by hand washing to simulate healthcare use.
Williams C., Wilkinson S., McShane P., Lewis J., Pennington D., Pierce S. and Fernandez C.
Br J Dermatol, May; 162(5): 1088–1092, 2010.

Effects of glycerol on human skin damaged by acute sodium lauryl sulphate treatment.
Atrux-Tallau N., Romagny C., Padois K., Denis A., Haftek M., Falson F., Pirot F. and Maibach H.I.
Arch Dermatol Res, 302: 435–441, 2010.

Microbiological efficacy and tolerability of a new, non-alcohol-based hand disinfectant.
Agthe N., Terho K., Kurvinen T., Routamaa M., Peltonen R., Laitinen K. and Kanerva M.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. Jul; 30(7):685-90, 2009. Published online Jun 3, 2009.

Role of TNF-polymorphism -308 in irritant contact dermatitis and neurosensory response.
Davis J.A.
PhD Thesis. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2009.

The alkaline pH-adapted skin barrier is disrupted severely by SLS-induced irritation
Kim E., Kim S., Nam G.V., Lee H., Moon S and Chang I
Int J Cosmet Sci, 31:4:263-269, 2009.

Skin Barrier Disruption by Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-Exposure Alters the Expressions of Involucrin, Transglutaminase 1, Profilaggrin, and Kallikreins during the Repair Phase in Human Skin In Vivo.
Törmä H., Lindberg M. and Berne B.
J Invest Dermatol, epub 15 Nov 2007.

Differential cytokine expression in skin after single and repeated irritation by sodium lauryl sulphate
de Jongh C.M., Lutter R., Verberk M.M. and Kezic S.
Exp Dermatol, 16, 1032-1040, 2007.

A randomized, controlled, double-blind study of the effect of wearing coated pH 5.5 latex gloves compared with standard powder-free latex gloves on skin pH, transepidermal water loss and skin irritation.
Mirza R., Maani N., Liu C., Kim J. and Rehmus W.
Contact Dermatitis, Jul;55(1): 20-5, 2006.

Stratum corneum cytokines and skin irritation response to sodium lauryl sulphate
de Jongh C.M., Verberk M.M., Withagen C.E.T., Jacobs J.J.L., Rustemeyer T. and Kezic S.
Contact Dermatitis, Jun;54(6):325-33, 2006.

Skin reaction and recovery: a repeated sodium lauryl sulphate patch test vs. a 24-h patch test and tape stripping
Koopman D.G., Kezic S., Verberk M.M.
Br J Dermatol, Mar;150(3):493-9, 2004.


Abstracts


Evaluation of long-term performance utilizing a high absorbency adult incontinence brief in a long-term care setting and its
impact on overall skin health.
Kennedy-Evans K.L., Salomon S. and Barba K.
Innovating for Continence: The Engineering Challenge 2011, Apr 11-13, 2011, Lincolnshire, Illinois.

The effect of different incontinence “gel-based” briefs on skin barrier function in institutionalised adults.
Salomon S., Milne C.T., Saucier D. and Barba K.
Innovating for Continence: The Engineering Challenge 2011, Apr 11-13, 2011, Lincolnshire, Illinois.

The effect of different incontinence briefs on skin barrier function in institutionalized adults.
Milne C.T., Saucier D., Salomon S. and Barba K.
2010 Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Society and World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Joint Conference, Jun 12-16, 2010.

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Effect of skin care, treatment, nutrition

Analysis of the temporal change in biophysical parameters after fractional laser treatments using
reflectance confocal microscopy
Shin M.-K., Kim M.-J., Baek J.-H., Yoo M.-A., Koh J.-S., Lee S.-J. and Lee M.-H.
Skin Res Technol, 19: e515–e520, 2013.

Effect of bathing on atopic dermatitis during the summer season
Kim H., Ban J., Park M.-R., Kim D.-S., Kim H.-Y., Han Y., Ahn K. and Kim J.
Asia Pac Allergy, 2:269-274, 2012.

Influence of a pore-forming agent on swelling, network parameters, and permeability of poly(ethylene glycol)-crosslinked poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic acid) hydrogels: Application in transdermal delivery systems.
Raj Singh T.R., Garland M.J., Migalska K., Salvador E.C., Shaikh R., McCarthy H.O., Woolfson D.A. and Donnelly R.F.
J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Aug; 125(4):2680–2694, 2012.

Rheological characterization of a xanthan-galactomannan hydrogel loaded with lipophilic substances.
Koop H.S., Da-Lozzo E.J., de Freitas R.A., Franco C.R., Mitchell D.A. and Silveira J.L.
J Pharm Sci. Jul;101(7):2457-2467, 2012. Published online May 1, 2012.

Evaluation of the Clinical Efficacy of Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedle Treatment in Acne Scars and Large Facial Pores.
Cho S. I., Chung B. Y., Choi M. G., Baek J. H., Cho H. J., Park C. W., Lee C. H. and Kim H. O.
Dermatol Surg, Published online Apr 9, 2012.

The Effect of Obesity on Skin Disease and Epidermal Permeability Barrier Status in Children.
Nino M., Franzese A., Ruggiero Perrino N. and Balato N.
Pediatr Dermatol, Published online Apr 4, 2012.

Fabrication of pseudo-ceramide-based lipid microparticles for recovery of skin barrier function.
Kim D.-H., Park W.R., Kim J.H., Cho E.C., An E.J., Kim J.-W. and Oh S.G.
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces, Jun; 1(94):236-241, 2012. Published online Feb 7, 2012.

Skin characteristics of Chinese men and their beard removal habits.
Wu Y., Konduru R. and Deng D.
Br J Dermatol, Mar; 166(Issue Suplement s1):17-21, 2012. Pusblished online Mar 4, 2012

Differential effects of dietary supplements on metabolomic profile of smokers versus non-smokers.
Spitale R.C., Cheng M.Y., Chun K.A., Gorell E.S., Munoz C.A., Kern D.G., Wood S.M., Knaggs H.E., Wulff J., Beebe K.D. and Chang A.L.
Genome Med, Feb; 4(2):14, 2012

Evaluation of nutritional status and skin condition among elderly residents in a long-term care hospital.
Iizaka S., Jiao L., Sugama J., Minematsu T., Oba M., Matsuo J., Tabata K., Sugiyama T. and Sanada H.
J Nutr Health Aging, Jan; 16(1):107-111, 2012.

Transcutaneous DNA immunization following waxing-based hair depilation.
Sloat B.R., Kiguchi K., Xiao G., DiGiovanni J., Maury W. and Cui Z.
J Control Release, Jan; 157(1):94-102, 2012. Published online Sep 1, 2011.

An improved method for measurement of change in skin roughness caused by cleansing products under mild application conditions.
Lee E., An S., Im M.-S., Kim H.K. and Lee T.R.
Skin Res Technol, Aug; 17(3): 320-325, 2011. Published online Feb 20 2011.

Beneficial Effect of Dietary Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on Skin via Enhancement of Antioxidant Capacity in Both Blood and Skin.
Jeon H.Y., Kim J.K., Seo D.B., Cho S.Y. and Lee S.J.
Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 23(6):283-289, 2010.

Influence of tumour necrosis factor-α polymorphism −308 and atopy on irritant contact dermatitis in healthcare workers.
Davis, J.A., Visscher, M.O., Wickett R.R. and Hoath, S. B.
Contact Dermatitis, Dec; 63(6): 320–332, 2010.

Tolerance of Baby Cleansers in Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Dizon M.V., Golzote C., EstanislaoR., Mathew N. and Sarkar R.
Indian Pediatrics, Nov 7; 47(11): 959-63, 2010.

Effect of Oral Intake of Ceramide-Containing Acetic Acid Bacteria on Skin Barrier Function.
Oda T., Tachimoto H., Kishi M. and Kaga T. and Ichihashi M.
Anti-Aging Medicine, 7(5), 50-54, 2010. Published online: Mar. 25, 2010

Development of solar UVR-related pigmentation begins as early as the first summer of life.
Mack M.C., Tierney N.K., Ruvolo E. Jr., Stamatas G.N., Martin K.M. and Kollias N.
J Invest Dermatol. Sep; 130(9):2335-2338, 2010.

5-Aminolevulinic Acid-based Photodynamic Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Shows Better Effects in the Treatment of Skin Photoaging in Asian Skin.
Yang G., Xiang L.H. and Gold M.H.
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol., March; 3(3): 40-43, 2010.

A randomized, controlled comparative study of the wrinkle reduction benefits of a cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate product regimen vs. a prescription 0,02% tretinoin product regimen.
Fu J., Hillebrand G., Raleigh P., Li J., Marmor M., Bertucci V., Grimes P., Mandy S., Perez M., Weinkle S. and Kaczvinsky J.
Br J Dermatol, March; 162(3): 647–654, 2010.

The Safety and Efficacy of Pimecrolimus, 1%, Cream for the Treatment of Netherton Syndrome.
Yan A.C., Honig P.J., Ming M.E., Weber J. and Shah K.N.
Arch Dermatol., 146(1): 57-62, 2010.

A novel organogermanium protected atopic dermatitis induced by oxazolone.
Lim D.H., Li M., Seo J.-A., Lim K.-M. and Ham S.W.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett, Jul 15; 20(14): 4032-4034, 2010.

A double-blind, randomized study to assess the effectiveness of different moisturizers in preventing dermatitis induced by hand washing to simulate healthcare use.
Williams C., Wilkinson S., McShane P., Lewis J., Pennington D., Pierce S. and Fernandez C.
Br J Dermatol, May; 162(5): 1088–1092, 2010.

Comparison of skin barrier function and sensory nerve electric current perception threshold between IgE-high extrinsic and IgE-normal intrinsic types of atopic dermatitis.
Mori T., Ishida K., Mukumoto S., Yamada Y., Imokawa G., Kabashima K., Kobayashi M., Bito T., Nakamura M., Ogasawara K. and Tokura Y.
Br J Dermatol, Jan; 162(1): 83–90, 2010.

Skin Care in the NICU Patient: Effects of Wipes versus Cloth and Water on Stratum Corneum Integrity.
Visscher M., Odio M., Taylor T., White T., Sargant S., Sluder L., Smith L., FlowerT., Mason B., Rider M., Huebner A. and Bondurant P.
Neonatology. 96(4): 226-34, 2009.

Microbiological efficacy and tolerability of a new, non-alcohol-based hand disinfectant.
Agthe N., Terho K., Kurvinen T., Routamaa M., Peltonen R., Laitinen K. and Kanerva M.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. Jul; 30(7):685-90, 2009. Published online Jun 3, 2009.

Glycylglycine decreases the size of conspicuous facial pores: Single-blinded half areas of face-applied study.
Iida T., Kaneko M., Kawai E., Muta-Takada K. and Inomata S.
J Dermatol. Feb; 36(2): 120-123, 2009.

Role of TNF-polymorphism -308 in irritant contact dermatitis and neurosensory response.
Davis J.A.
PhD Thesis. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2009.

Cosmeceutical properties produced by levan produced by Zymomonan mobilis
Kim K.H., Chung C.B., Kim Y.H., Kim K.S., Han C.S. and Kim C.H.
J Cosmet Sci, 56:395-406, 2005.

Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity and preventive effects of a topical emulsion and its vehicle control on the skin response to UV exposure
Zhai H., Behnam S., Villarama C.D., Arens-Corell M., Choi M.J. and Maibach H.I.
Skin Pharmacol Physiol, 18: 288-293, 2005.


Efficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitis
Callaway J., Schwab U., Harvima I., Halonen P., Mykkänen O., Hyvönen P. and Järvinen T.
Dermatology Treat, 16: 87-94, 2005.

Moisturizing effects of topical nicotinamide on atopic dry skin
Soma Y., Kashima M., Imaizumi A., Takahama H., Kawakami T. and Mizoguchi M.
Int J Dermatol, Mar;44(3): 197-202, 2005.


Abstracts

Investigation of the efficacy of a moisturizer on the skin barrier recovery in a canine model of mechanical chronic barrier disruption.
Videmont E., Ghibaudo G. and Pin D.
25th Annual Congress of the ECVD-ESVD, Sep 8-10, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.

Topical coconut oil application reduces trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) in preterm very low birth weight neonates: A randomised
clinical trial
Nangia S., Paul V.K. and Deorari A.K.
48th annual meeting of ESPR in Prague, Check Republic, 6 –8 Oct 2007, p. 105.
Pediatrics, Vol 121 Suppl 2, Jan 2008.

A pilot study of the efficacy and safety of pimecrolimus 1% cream in the treatment of Netherton syndrome: Interim results
Yan A., Shah K., Kubrak C. and Parneix-Spake A.
J Am Acad Dermatol, February: AB153, 2007.

Susceptibility to SLS irritation: Effect of a five-day pre-use of two skin care oils studied comparing various techniques and instruments
Rantanen, T., Snellman, E. and Kostiainen M.
First World Congress on Work-Related and Environmental Allergy, 9-12 July 2003: p. 95. 

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Scalp, lip and nail measurements

Seasonal factors influencing biophysical properties of facial and labial skin.
Gubanova E.I., Glad’ko V.V., Cazei L., Rodina M.Yu. and Lapatina N.G.
Klin Dermatol Venerol, 2:19-24, 2010. Russian.

Tape stripping on a human nail: quantification of removal
Tudela E., Lamberbourg A., Diaz A.C., Zhai H. and Maibach H.I.
Skin Res Technol, 14: 472–477, 2008.

The use of an extended ventilation tube as a countermeasure for EVA-associated upper extremity medical issues
Jones J.A., Hoffman R.B., Buckland D.A., Harvey C.M., Bowen C.K., Hudy C.E. Strauss S., Novak J. and Gernhardt M.L.
Acta Astronaut, 63:763-768, 2008.

Influence of age and hormone replacement therapy on the functional properties of the lips
Caisey L., Gubanova E., Camus C., Lapatina N., Smetnik V. and Lévêque J.-L.
Skin Res Technol, 14:220-225, 2008.

Water loss through lip, nail, eyelid skin, scalp skin and axillar skin measured with a closed-chamber evaporation principle
Nuutinen J., Harvima I., Lahtinen M.-R. and Lahtinen T.
Br J Dermatol, 148: 839-841, 2003.


Abstracts

Shampooing with pyrithione zinc reduces transepidermal water loss in scalp of dandruff-involved patients
Billhimer W., Erb J., Bacon R., Ertel K and Copas M.
J Am Acad Dermatol 2006, 54(3):Poster

Comparison of two instruments to assess scalp barrier function
Bacon R., Billhimer, W., Ertel, K. and Watson, D.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 10: 13, 2004.

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Wound healing

Flii neutralizing antibodies improve wound healing in porcine preclinical studies
Jackson J.E., Kopecki Z., Adams D.H. and Cowin A.J.
Wound Repair Regen, Vol 20(4):523–536, 2012.

Human Cell-Conditioned Media Produced Under Embryonic-Like Conditions Result in Improved Healing Time After Laser Resurfacing
Zimber M. P., Mansbridge J. N., Taylor M., Stockton T., Hubka M., Baumgartner M., Rheins L., Hubka K., Brandt E.N., Kellar R. and Naughton G.K.
Aesthetic Plast Surg, Volume 36 (2):431-437, 2012.

Comparison of a Sealed, Polymer Foam Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix Against Integra® Dermal Regeneration Template in a Porcine Wound Model.
Greenwood J.E. and Dearman B.L.
J Burn Care Res, Jan-Feb; 33(1):163-173, 2012.

Epidermal wound healing in severe sepsis and septic shock in humans.
Koskela M., Gäddnäs F., Ala-Kokko T.I., Laurila J.J., Saarnio J., Oikarinen A. and Koivukangas V.
Crit Care. Jun; 13(3): R100, 2009.

Instrumental evaluation of the protective effects of a barrier film on surrounding skin in chronic wounds
Dini V., Salibra F., Brilli C. and Romanelli M.
Wounds, 20:254-257, Sept 2008.

Use of nanotechnology-designed footsock in the management of preulcerative conditions in the diabetic foot: results of a single, blind randomized study
Banchellini E., Macchiarini S., Dini V., Rizzo L., Tedeschi A., Scatena A., Goretti C., Campi F., Romanelli M.. and Alberto P
Int J Low Extrem Wounds, 7:2:82-87, 2008.


Abstracts

Moisture vapour transmission rate – How is this affected by wound fluid viscosity?
Adams S., Pritchard D. and Rogers J.
Poster presented at European Wound Management Association 2009, Finland.

Evaluation of maceration by trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) in patients with venous leg ulcers
Dini V., Salibra F., Brilli C., Bertone M. and Romanelli M.
Sumposium on Advanced Wound Care & Medical Reseach Forum on Wound Repair, p. 128, 2006.

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Skin surface water loss SSWL

Abstracts

Evaluation of long-term performance utilizing a high absorbency adult incontinence brief in a long-term care setting and its
impact on overall skin health.
Kennedy-Evans K.L., Salomon S. and Barba K.
Innovating for Continence: The Engineering Challenge 2011, Apr 11-13, 2011, Lincolnshire, Illinois.

The effect of different incontinence “gel-based” briefs on skin barrier function in institutionalised adults.
Salomon S., Milne C.T., Saucier D. and Barba K.
Innovating for Continence: The Engineering Challenge 2011, Apr 11-13, 2011, Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Measurement of skin hydration in the diapered area of infants with a closed chamber TEWL meter
Alanen, E., Wiesemann, F., Nuutinen, J. and Lahtinen, T.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 9(2): 199, 2003.

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Transonychial water loss TOWL

Tape stripping on a human nail: quantification of removal
Tudela E., Lamberbourg A., Diaz A.C., Zhai H. and Maibach H.I.
Skin Res Technol, 14: 472–477, 2008.

The use of an extended ventilation tube as a countermeasure for EVA-associated upper extremity medical issues
Jones J.A., Hoffman R.B., Buckland D.A., Harvey C.M., Bowen C.K., Hudy C.E. Strauss S., Novak J. and Gernhardt M.L.
Acta Astronaut, 63:763-768, 2008.

Water loss through lip, nail, eyelid skin, scalp skin and axillar skin measured with a closed-chamber evaporation principle
Nuutinen J., Harvima I., Lahtinen M.-R. and Lahtinen T.
Br J Dermatol, 148: 839-841, 2003.

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Physiological and Sympathetic skin response, Hyperhidrosis

Quantitative assessment of the intensity of palmar and plantar sweating in patients with primary palmoplantar hyperhidrosis
Sakiyama B.Y.P., Monteiro T.V., Ishy A., de Campos J.R.M., Kauffman P. and Wolosker N.
J Bras Pneumol, 38(5):573-8, 2012.

Botulinum Toxin Type A and B Improve Quality of Life in Patients with Axillary and Palmar Hyperhidrosis
Rosell K., Hymnelius K. and Swartling C.
Acta Derm Venereol, epub 92, 2012.

Long-Term Efficacy of Liposuction in Patients With Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Boeni R.
American J Cosmetic Surgery, Vol. 29(3):187-189, 2012.

Effect of duodenal levodopa infusion on blood pressure and sweating.
Pursiainen V., Lyytinen J. and Pekkonen E.
Acta Neurol Scand. Published online Feb 13, 2012.

Definitive diagnosis and management of axillary hyperhidrosis: the VapoMeter and suction-assisted arthroscopic shaving.
Larson D.L.
Aesthet Surg J. Jul; 31(5):552-559, 2011.

Axillary Shaving for Hyperhidrosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7AdBNnFfv4

Objective evaluation of patients with palmar hyperhidrosis submitted to two levels of sympathectomy: T3 and T4.
Ishy A., de Compos J.R.M., Wolosker N., Kauffman P., Tedde M.L., Chiavoni A.R. and Janete F.B.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg, published online Jan 13 2011.

Effect of Itch, Scratching and Mental Stress on Autonomic Nervous System Function in Atopic Dermatitis.
Tran B.W., Papoiu A.D.P., Russoniello C.V., Wang H., Patel T.S.; Chan Y.-H. and Yosipovitch G.
Acta Derm Venereol, Jun; 90(4), 354-361, 2010.

Endoscopic lumbar sympathectomy for plantar hyperhidrosis.
Rieger R., Pedevilla S. and Pöchlauer S.
Br J Surg. Dec; 96(12): 1422-1428, 2009.

Effects of low humidity and high air velocity in a heated room on physiological responses and thermal comfort after bathing: An experimental study
Hashiguchi N. and Tochihara Y.
Int J Nurs Stud 46:172–180, 2009.

Primary Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis and Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy: A New Objective Assessment Method
Tetteh H.A., Groth S.S., Kast T., Whitson B.A., Radosevich D.M., Klopp A.C., D'Cunha J., Maddaus M.A. and Andrade R.S.
Ann Thorac Surg, 87:1:267-275, January 2009.

Increased carbonyl protein levels in the stratum corneum of the face during winter
Kobayashi Y., Iwai I., Akutsu N. and Hirao T.
Int J Cosmet Sci, 30:35–40, 2008.

Endoscopic lumbar sympathectomy for women: Effect on compensatory sweat
Loureiro M.P., de Campos J.R.M., Kauffman P., Jatene F.B., Weigmann S. and Fontana A.
Clinics, 63(2):189-96, 2008.

Upper limb musculoskeletal disorders - With special reference to sympathetic nerve functions and tactile sensation
Ming Z.
Kuopio University Publications D. Medical Sciences 405. 2007. 91 p. MD Thesis.

Retroperitoneoscopic lumbar sympathectomy for the treatment of plantar hyperhidrosis: technique and preliminary findings
Rieger R. and Pedevilla S.
Surg Endosc, Jan;21(1):129-35, 2007.

Physiological and subjective responses to low relative humidity in young and elderly men
Sunwoo Y., Chou C., Takeshita J., Murakami M. and Tochihara Y.
J Physiol Anthropol, 25:229-238, 2006.

Physiological and subjective responses to low relative humidity
Sunwoo Y., Chou C., Takeshita J., Murakami M. and Tochihara Y.
J Physiol Anthropol, 25:7-14, 2006.


Abstracts

Safety and efficiancy of dual 924 and 975 nm wavelength laser for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis
Chasin M.
Lasers Surg Med, Mar; 44(S24):1-94, 2012. American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Abstracts. Published online Mar 15, 2012.

Objective evaluation of thoracoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis
Tetteh H.A., Kast T., Maddaus M.M., Whitson B.A., Groth S.S., Radosevich D.M. and Andrade R.S.
44th Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Jan 28-30, 2008, p. 176

Measurement of the amount of average hydrosis for giving data for scientific comparison
Pedevilla S. and Rieger R.
Presented in 7th International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery, 20–22 March 2007
Clinical Autonomic Research, Vol 17, Number 2 / April 2007.

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Veterinary dermatology and skin behaviour, treatment and nutrition, Zoology

The effect of Psoroptes ovis infestation on ovine epidermal barrier function
Stoeckli M.R., McNeilly T.N., Frew D, Marr E.J., Nisbet A.J., van den Broek A.H.M. and Burgess S.T.G.
Vet Res, 44, 2013.

Compensation of cATSCs-derived TGFb1 and IL10 expressions was effectively modulated atopic dermatitis
Jee M.K., Im Y.B., Choi J.I. and Kang S.K.
Cell Death Dis, 4;e497, 2013.

Effects of Korean red ginseng extract on the prevention of atopic dermatitis and its mechanism on early lesions in a murine model
Cho E. and Cho S.H.
J Ethnopharmacol, Vol145(1):294–302, 2013.

Flii neutralizing antibodies improve wound healing in porcine preclinical studies
Jackson J.E., Kopecki Z., Adams D.H. and Cowin A.J.
Wound Repair Regen, Vol 20(4):523–536, 2012.

Rheological characterization of a xanthan–galactomannan hydrogel loaded with lipophilic substances
Koop H.S., Da-lozzo E.J., de Freitas R.A., Franco C.R.C., Mitchell D.A. and Silveira J.L.M.
J Pharm Sci, Vol 101(7):2457–2467, 2012.

Evaluation of the effect of a 0.0584% hydrocortisone aceponate spray on clinical signs and skin barrier function in dogs with atopic dermatitis
Nam E.-H., Park S.-H., Jung J.-Y., Han S.-H., Youn H.-Y., Chae J.-S. and Hwang C.-Y.
J Vet Sci, 13(2):187-191, 2012.

Mouse Model of Touch-Evoked Itch (Alloknesis)
Akiyama T., Carstens M.I., Ikoma A., Cevikbas F., Steinhoff M. and Carstens E.
J Invest Dermatol, Jul 132:1886-1891, 2012.

Transcutaneous DNA immunization following waxing-based hair depilation
Sloat B.R., Kiguchi K., Xiao G., DiGiovanni J., Maury W. and Zhengrong Cui Z.
J of Control Release, Vol 157(1):94–102, 2012.

Evaluation of nutritional status and skin condition among elderly residents in a long-term care hospital
Iizaka S., Jiao L., Sugama J., Minematsu T., Oba M., Matsuo J., Tabata K., Sugiyama T. and Sanada H.
J Nutr Health Aging, Vol 16(1):107-111, 2012.

Gastrointestinal Microbiota and Local Inflammation during Oxazolone-induced Dermatitis in BALB/cA Mice
Lundberg R., Clausen S.K., Pang, W., Nielsen D.S., Möller K., Josefsen K.E. and Hansen A.K.
Comp Med, Vol 62;5:371-380(10), 2012.
Hydric balance and locomotor performance of an anuran (Rhinella marina) invading the Australian arid zone.
Tingley R., Greenlees M. J. and Shine R.
Oikos. Published online Apr 10, 2012.

Fabrication of pseudo-ceramide-based lipid microparticles for recovery of skin barrier function.
Kim D.-H., Park W.R., Kim J.H., Cho E.C., An E.J., Kim J.-W. and Oh S.G.
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces, Jun; 1(94):236-241, 2012. Published online Feb 7, 2012.

Cutaneous water loss and lipids of the stratum corneum in two syntopic species of bats.
Muñoz-Garcia A., Ro J., Reichard J.D., Kunz T.H. and Williams J.B.
Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol, Feb; 161(2):208-215, 2012. Published online Nov 3, 2011.

Spontaneous itch in the absence of hyperalgesia in a mouse hindpaw dry skin model.
Akiyama T., Carstens M.I. and Carstens E.
Neuroscience Letters, Oct 22; 484(1), 62-75, 2010.

Technical note: Development of a self-contained, indwelling rectal temperature probe for cattle research.
Reuter R.R., Carroll J.A., Hulbert L.E., Dailey J.W. and Galyean M.L.
J Anim Sci. Oct; 88(10):3291-3295, 2010.

Beneficial Effect of Dietary Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on Skin via Enhancement of Antioxidant Capacity in Both Blood and Skin.
Jeon H.Y., Kim J.K., Seo D.B., Cho S.Y. and Lee S.J.
Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 23(6):283-289, 2010.

Metabolic adaptations to heat stress in growing cattle.
O'Brien M.D., Rhoads R.P., Sanders S.R., Duff G.C. and Baumgard L.H.
Domestic Animal Endocrinology, Feb; 38(2), 86-94, 2010.

Induced keratinocyte hyper-proliferation in α2β1 integrin transgenic mice results in systemic immune cell activation.
Teige I., Backlund A., Svensson L., Kvist P.H., Petersen T.K. and Kemp K.
International Immunopharmacology, Jan; 10(1), 2010.

Transepidermal Water Loss, Stratum Corneum Hydration and Transmission Electron Microscope Observation on Acetone Damaged Canine Skin Barrier Model.
Oh W., Park S. and Oh T.
J Vet Clin, 27(2): 142-146, (2010).

Mapping of the dog skin based on biophysical measurements.
Oh W.-S. and Oh T.-H.
Vet Derm, 21: 367–372, 2010.

Evaluation of a hand-held evaporimeter (VapoMeter®) for the measurement of transepidermal water loss in healthy dogs.
Lau-Gillard P. J., Hill P. B., Chesney C. J., Budleigh C. and Immonen A.
Vet Derm, 21: 136–145, 2010.

Evaluation of physiological and blood serum differences in heat-tolerant (Romosinuano) and heat-susceptible (Angus) Bos taurus cattle during controlled heat challenge.
Scharf B., Carroll J.A., Riley D.G., Chase C.C. Jr., Coleman S.W., Keisler D.H., Weaber R.L. and Spiers D.E.
J Anim Sci. Jul; 88(7): 2321-36, 2010.

Auswirkung von lokal applizierten Fettsäuren auf den epidermalen Wasserverlust, Pruritus und klinischen Hautzustand atopischer und gesunder Hunde.
Tretter S.
PhD Thesis, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 2010.

Measurement of transepidermal water loss from clipped and unclipped anatomical sites on the dog.
Oh W.-S. and Oh T.-H.
Aust Vet J. Oct; 87(10): 409-412, 2009.

Effects of a supplemental yeast culture on heat-stressed lactating Holstein cows.
Shwartz G., Rhoads M.L., VanBaale M.J., Rhoads R.P. and Baumgard L.H.
J Dairy Sci. Mar; 92(3): 935-942, 2009.

A Re-Evaluation of the Impact of Temperature Humidity Index (THI) and Black Globe Humidity Index (BGHI) on Milk Production in High Producing Dairy Cows.
Zimbelman R. B., Rhoads R.P., Rhoads M.L., Duff G.C., Baumgard L. H. and Collier R. J. Southwest Nutrition & Management Conference, Arizona, Feb 26.-27. 2009.

Water exchange and permeability properties of skin in three species of amphibious sea snakes (Laticauda spp.)
Lillywhite H.B., Menon J.G., Menon G.K., Sheehy 3rd C.M. and Tu M.C.
J Exp Biol, 212:1921-1929, 2009.

Profile of the bovine acute-phase response following an intravenous bolus-dose lipopolysaccharide challenge
Carroll J.A., Reuter R.R., Chase Jr C.C., Coleman S.W., Riley D.G., Spiers D.E., Arthington J.D. and Galyean M.L.
Innate Immunity, 15:2:81-89, 2009.

Chronic ethanol ingestion alters xenobiotic absorption through the skin: Potential role of oxidative stress
Brand R.M. and Jendrzejewski J.L.
Food Chem Toxicol, 46:1940-1948, 2008.

Olopatadine ameliorates rat experimental cutaneous inflammation by improving skin barrier function
Tamura T., Matsubara M., Amano T. and Chida M.
Pharmacology; 81:118-126, 2008.

Potential mechanisms by which a single drink of alcohol can increase transdermal absorption of topically applied chemicals
Brand R.M., Jendrzejewski J.L. and Charron A.R.
Toxicology, Jun 25;235(3): 141-149, 2007.

Olopatadine hydrochloride accelerates the recovery of skin barrier function in mice
Amano T., Takeda T., Yano H. and Tamura T.
Br J Dermatol, May;156(5):906-912, 2007.

Cutaneous water loss and lipids of the stratum corneum in dusky anticirds, a lowland tropical bird
Munos-Garcia A. and Williams J.B.
The Condor, 109:59-66, 2007.

Transepidermal water loss reflects permeability barrier status: validation in human and rodent in vivo and ex vivo models
Fluhr J.W., Feingold K.R. and Elias P.M.
Exp Dermatol, Jul;15(7): 483-92, 2006.


Abstracts

Physiological values of skin surface pH and transepidermalwater loss in healthy cats according to the breed and age.
Mariani C., Feugier A., Vidal S., and Biourge V.
25th Annual Congress of the ECVD-ESVD, Sep 8-10, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.

Investigation of the efficacy of a moisturizer on the skin barrier recovery in a canine model of mechanical chronic barrier disruption.
Videmont E., Ghibaudo G. and Pin D.
25th Annual Congress of the ECVD-ESVD, Sep 8-10, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.
Abstract.

Skin permeability and water relations of sea snakes
Lillywhite H.B., Babonis L.S., Shhehy C.M. and Tu M.-C.
FASEB J, 22:1239.18, 2008.

Sweating rate of dairy cows under shade and sunny environments
Gebremedhin K.G., Hillman P.E., Lee C.N. and Collier R.J.
Presented at American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual Meeting, 2007.

Regional differences in sweat rate response of steers to short-term heat stress
Spiers D.E., Wax L.E., Scharf B. and Aiken G.E.
J Anim Sci, Vol 84, Suppl 1/J Dairy Sci, Vol 89, Suppl 1: 303-304, 2006.

Effects of ambient temperature and solar radiation on skin evaporative water loss in dairy cattle
Pollar B.C., Dwyer, M.E., Fitzgerald A.C., Gentry P.C., Henderson D.A. and Collier R.J.
J Anim Sci, Vol 82, Suppl 1/J Dairy Sci, Vol 87, Suppl 1/Poult Sci Vol 83, Suppl 1: 198, 2006.

Impact of alcohol consumption on the skin as determined by non-invasive bioengineering tools
Brand R.M., Jendrzejewski J.L. and Charron A.R.
Society of Toxicology Meeting, March 2006.

Effects of ambient temperature and solar radiation on skin evaporative water loss in dairy cattle
Pollard, B. C., Dwyer, M. E., Fitzgerald, A. C., Gentry, P. C., Henderson, D. A. and Collier, R. J.
J Anim Sci, Vol 82, Suppl. 1/ J Dairy Sci, Vol 87, Suppl. 1/ Poult Sci, Vol 83, Suppl. 1. 198, 2004.

Heat dissipation in winter-acclimated lactating cows and non-lactating heifers subjected to increased ambient temperature and solar radiation in Arizona
Pollard, B. C., Annen, E. A., Baumgard, L. H., Cheatham, R. C., Estheimer, M. D., Dwyer, M. E., Fitzgerald, A. C., Halfliger, H. C., Moore, C. E., Kay, J. K., Mendivil, O. B., Gentry, P. C., Henderson, D. A., Steining, C. M. and Collier, R. J.
J Anim Sci, Vol 82, Suppl. 1/ J Dairy Sci, Vol 87, Suppl. 1/ Poult Sci, Vol 83, Suppl. 1. 461, 2004.

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In-vitro studies

Stratum Corneum Drying Drives Vertical Compression and Lipid Organization and Improves Barrier Function In vitro
Iwai I., Kunizawa N., Yagi E., Hirao T. and Hatta I.
Acta Derm Venereol, epub 20 Nov 2012.

Dermal exposure to methamphetamine hydrochloride contaminated residential surfaces: Surface pH values, volatility, and in vitro human skin
Salocks C.B., Hui X., Lamel S., Qiao P, Sanborn J.R. and Maibach H.I.
Food Chem Toxicol, Vol 50(12) :4436–4440, 2012.

Changes in Ceramides and Glucosylceramides in Mouse Skin and Human Epidermal Equivalents by Rice-Derived Glucosylceramide
Shimoda H., Terazawa S., Hitoe S., Tanaka J., Nakamura S., Matsuda H., and Yoshikawa M.
J Med Food, 15(12):1064-1072, 2012.

Influence of a pore-forming agent on swelling, network parameters, and permeability of poly(ethylene glycol)-crosslinked poly(methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic acid) hydrogels: Application in transdermal delivery systems.
Raj Singh T.R., Garland M.J., Migalska K., Salvador E.C., Shaikh R., McCarthy H.O., Woolfson D.A. and Donnelly R.F.

J. Appl. Polym. Sci., Aug; 125(4):2680–2694, 2012.

Rheological characterization of a xanthan-galactomannan hydrogel loaded with lipophilic substances.
Koop H.S., Da-Lozzo E.J., de Freitas R.A., Franco C.R., Mitchell D.A. and Silveira J.L.
J Pharm Sci. Jul;101(7):2457-2467, 2012. Published online May 1, 2012.

Low frequency sonophoresis mediated transdermal and intradermal delivery of ketoprofen.
Herwadkar A., Sachdeva V., Taylor L.F., Silver H. and Banga A.K.
Int J Pharm, Feb; 423(2):289-296, 2012.

Structure-skin permeability relationship of dendrimers.
Venuganti V.V., Sahdev P., Hildreth M., Guan X. and Perumal O.
Pharm Res, Sep; 28(9):2246-2260, 2011. Published online Jun 2, 2011.

Comparative Dermal Penetration Studies in Human Full-thickness and Dermatomed skin
Guth K., Schäfer-Korting M., Fabian E., van Ravenzwaay B. and Landsiedel R.
Poster presented at Skin Forum 12th Annual Meeting; 28-29 Mar 2011.

Enhanced dermal delivery of acyclovir using solid lipid nanoparticles
Jain S., Mistry M.A. and Swarnaker N.K.
Drug Del Trans Res, 5(1):395-406, 2011.

Skin penetration and deposition of carboxyfluorescein and temoporfin from different lipid vesicular systems: In vitro study with finite and infinite dosage application.
Chen M., Liu X., and Fah A.
Int J Pharm. Apr 15; 408(1-2): 223-234, 2011.

Magnetophoresis for enhancing transdermal drug delivery: Mechanistic studies and patch design.
Murthy, S.N., Sammeta S.M. and Bowers C.
Journal of Controlled Release, Dec 1; 148(2): 197-203, 2010.

Skin Delivery of Ferulic Acid from Different Vesicular System
Chen M., Liu X. and Fahr A.
J Biomed Nanotechnol. Oct; 6(5):577-585, 2010.

Evaluation needle length and density of microneedle arrays in the pretreatment of skin for transdermal drug delivery.
Yan G., Warner K.S., Zhang J., Sharma S. and Gale B.K.
Int J Pharm, May 31; 391(1-2): 7-12, 2010.

Microchannels created by sugar and metal microneedles: Characterization by microscopy, macromolecular flux and other techniques.
Li G., Badkar A., Kalluri H. and Banga A. K.
J Pharm Sci. Apr; 99(4): 1931-41, 2010.

Transdermal iontophoretic delivery of terbinafine hydrochloride: Quantitation of drug levels in stratum corneum and underlying skin.
Sachdeva V., Siddoju S., Yu Y.-Y., Kim H.D., Friden P.M. and Banga A.K.
Int J Pharm, Mar; 388(1-2), 24-31, 2010.

Transdermal and intradermal iontophoretic delivery of dexamethasone sodium phosphate: quantification of the drug localized in skin.
Paturi J., Kim H.D., Chakraborty B., Friden P.M. and Banga A.K.
J Drug Targ, Feb; 18(2): 134-140, 2010.

Transdermal delivery of fentanyl from matrix and reservoir systems: Effect of heat and compromised skin.
Prodduturi S., Sadrieh N., Wokovich A.M., Doub W.H., Westenberger B. J. and Buhse L.
J Pharm Sci, 99: 2357–2366, 2010.

Microneedle Arrays Allow Lower Microbial Penetration Than Hypodermic Needles In Vitro.
Donnelly R.F., Singh T.R.R., Tunney M.M., Morrow D.I.J., McCarron P.A., O’Mahony C. and Woolfson A.D.
Pharm Res. Nov; 26(11): 2513–2522, 2009.

Poly(amidoamine) dendrimers as skin penetration enhancers: Influence of charge, generation, and concentration.
Venuganti V.V.K. and Perumal O.P.
J Pharm Sci, Jul; 98(7): 2345–2356, 2009.

OcuDrain-E™ -A noninvasive technique for reduction of intraocular pressure.
Murthy S.M., Sammeta S.M. and Vaka S.R.K.
Int J Pharm, Mar; 369(1-2): 92-95, 2009.

Skin penetration enhancement by a microneedle device (Dermaroller®) in vitro: Dependency on needle size and applied formulation.
Badran M.M., Kuntsche J. and Fahr A.
Eur J Pharm Sci. Mar; 36(4-5): 511-523, 2009.

Reservoir based fentanyl transdermal drug delivery systems: effect of patch age on drug release and skin permeation.
Prodduturi S., Smith G.J., Wokovich A.M., Doub W.H., Westenberger B.J. and Buhse L.
Pharm Res, 26:6, 2009.

Molecular charge mediated transport of a 13 kD protein across microporated skin
Katikaneni S., Badkar A., Nema S and Banga A.K.
Int J Pharm, 378:93–100, 2009.

Films based on chitosan polyelectrolyte complexes for skin drug delivery:Development and characterization
Silva C.L., Pereira J.C., Ramalho A., Pais A.C.C.C., Sousa J.J.S.
J Memb Sci, 320:268-279, 2008.

Effect of poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimer on skin permeation of 5-fluorouracil
Venuganti V.V.K. and Perumal O.P.
Int J Pharm, 361:230-238, 2008.

Interaction of lipid nanoparticles with human epidermis and an organotypic cell culture model
Kuntsche J., Bunjes H., Fahr A., Pappinen S., Rönkkö S., Suhonen M. and Urtti A.
Int J Pharm, 354:180-195, 2008.

Qualitative and quantitative comparison of heat separated epidermis and dermatomed skin in percutaneous absorption studies
Atrux-Tallau N., Pirot F., Falson F., Roberts M.S. and Maibach H.I.
Arch Dermatol Res, 299:507-511, 2007.

In vitro human skin model to evaluate water permeability and determine wound dressings' occlusivity
Zhai X., Yokota M. and Maibach H.I.
Cutan Ocul Toxicol ;26(2):107-11, 2007.

Vitamin C enhances differentation of a continuous keratinocyte cell line (REK) into epidermis with normal stratum cornuem ultrasructure and functional permeability barrier
Pasonen-Seppänen S., Suhonen T.M.,Kirjavainen M., Suihko E.,Urtti A., Miettinen M., Hyttinen M., Tammi M. and Tammi R.
Histocem Cell Biol, 116: 287-297, 2001.

Formation of permeability barrier in epidermal organotypic culture for studies on drug transport
Pasonen-Seppänen S., Suhonen T.M.,Kirjavainen M., Miettinen M., Urtti A., Tammi M. and Tammi R.
J Invest Dermatol, Vol 117, No 5, 1322-1324, November 2001.

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Validation articles

International guidelines for the in vivo assessment of skin properties in non-clinical settings: Part 2. transepidermal water loss and skin hydration
du Plessis J., Stefaniak A., Eloff F., John S., Agner T., Chou T.-C., Nixon R., Steiner M., Franken A., Kudla I. and Holness L.
Skin Res Technol, ebub 19 Jan, 2013.

Side-by-side comparison of an open-chamber (TM 300) and a closed-chamber (Vapometer™) transepidermal water loss meter.
Steiner M., Aikman-Green S., Prescott G.J. and Dick F.D.
Skin Res Technol. published online Apr 15 2011.

Tape-stripping method in man: comparison of evaporimetric methods
Zhai H., Dika E., Goldovsky M. and Maibach H.I.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 13: 207-210, 2007.

Measurement of transepidermal water loss by closed-chamber systems
Nuutinen J.
in Serup J., Jemec G.B.E. and Grove G., (eds.), Handbook of non-invasive methods and the skin, 2nd edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, pp. 393-396, 2006.

Comparative evaporimetry in man
Shah J.H., Zhai H. and Maibach H.I.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 11: 205-208, 2005.

Validation of the VapoMeter, a closed unventilated chamber system to assess transepidermal water loss vs. the open chamber Tewameter
De Paepe K., Houben E., Adam R., Wieswmann F. and Rogiers V.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 11: 61-69, 2005.

Water loss through lip, nail, eyelid skin, scalp skin and axillar skin measured with a closed-chamber evaporation principle
Nuutinen J., Harvima I., Lahtinen M.-R. and Lahtinen T.
Br J Dermatol, 148: 839-841, 2003.

A closed unventilated chamber for the measurement of transepidermal water loss
Nuutinen J., Alanen E., Autio P., Lahtinen M-R., Harvima I. and Lahtinen T.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 9: 85-89, 2003.


Abstracts

Applicability of the closed unventilated VapoMeter to assess transepidermal water loss (TEWL) on nasolabial skin areas
De Paepe, K., Houben, E., Adam, R., Wiesemann, F. and Rogiers, V.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 10: 3, 2004.

Comparison of two methods for TEWL measurement
Shah J.H., Zhai H., Maibach H.I. and Nuutinen J.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 10, 2004.

Measurement of water evaporation rates with a closed chamber TEWL meter
Nuutinen, J., Alanen, E. and Lahtinen, T.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 9(2): 183, 2003.

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MoistureMeter D

Lymphedema

A randomized controlled trial comparing two types of pneumatic compression for breast cancer-related lymphedema treatment in the home.
Fife C. E, Davey S., Maus E. A., Guilliod R. and Mayrovitz H. N.
Support Care Cancer. Published online May 2, 2012.

A new concept of a multidisciplinary lymphoedema centre: established in connection to a department of dermatology and the Copenhagen Wound Healing Center
Birkballe S., Karlsmark T., Noerregaard S. and Gottrup F.
Br J Dermatol, Vol 167(1):116–122, 2012.

Changes in tissue water and indentation resistance of lymphedematous limbs accompanying low level laser therapy (LLLT) of fibrotic skin
Mayrovitz H. N. and Davey S.
Lymphology, Dec; 44(4):168-177, 2011.

Randomised phase II trial of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in patients with chronic arm lymphoedema after radiotherapy for cancer.
Gothard L., Haviland J., Bryson P., Laden G., GloverM., HarrisonS., Woods M., Cook G., Peckitt C., Pearson A., Somaiah N., Stanton A., Mortimer P. and Yarnold J.
Radiother Oncol. Oct; 97(1): 101-107,2010.

Local Tissue Water in At-Risk and Contralateral Forearms of Women with and without Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema.
Mayrovitz H.M., Weingrad D.N. and Davey S.
Lymphat Res Biol. Sep; 7(3): 153-158, 2009.

Assessing lymphedema by tissue identation force and local tissue water.
Mayrovitz H.N.
Lymphology, Jun; 42(2): 88-98, 2009.

Suitability of single tissue dielectric constant measurements to assess local tissue water in normal and lymphedematous skin
Mayrovitz H.N., Davey S. and Shapiro E.
Clin Physiol Imaging, 29(2):123-127, 2009.

Local tissue water assessed by tissue dielectric constant: anatomical site and depth dependence in women prior to breast cancer treatment-related surgery.
Mayrovitz H.N., Davey S. and Shapiro E.
Clin Physiol Imaging, 28:337-342, 2008.

Localized tissue water changes accompanying one manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy session assessed by changes in tissue dielectric constant inpatients with lower extremity lymphedema.
Mayrovitz H.N., Davey S. and Shapiro E.
Lymphology, 41:87-92, 2008.

Assessing local tissue edema in postmastectomy lymphedema.
Mayrovitz H.N.
Lymphology, 40:87-94, 2007.

A new water-specific technique for local measurement of edema and lymphedema induced by cancer therapy
Lahtinen T., Nuutinen J. and Mayrovitz H.N.
ESTRO Newsletter 61: 23-24, Winter 2006.


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A novel MoistureMeter D for local assessment of lymphedema
Niinimäki M., Nuutinen J. and Lahtinen T.
The European Journal of Lymphology and related problems, 20:57:13, 2009.

Local tissue water changes accompanying a single manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) treatment in patients with lower extremity lymphedema
Mayrovitz H.N., Davey S. and Shapiro E.
Poster presented at 8th National Lymphedema Network (NLN) International Conference, August 2008.

Local tissue water assessed by tissue dielectric constant: anatomical site and depth dependence in women prior to breast cancer related surgery
Mayrovitz H.N., Davey S. and Shapiro E.
Poster presented at 8th National Lymphedema Network (NLN) International Conference, August 2008.

Assessment of local tissue edema in arms of women with postmastectomy lymphedema
Mayrovitz H.N. and Brown-Cross D.
2006 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care & Medical Reseach Forum on Wound Repair, p.189

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Cutaneous edema, Tissue fluid status

Biophysical measures of skin tissue water: variations within and among anatomical sites and correlations between measures
Mayrovitz H.N., Bernal M., Brlit F. and Desfor R.
Skin Res Technol, 19(1)47-54, 2013.

Forearm skin tissue dielectric constant measured at 300 MHz: effect of changes in skin vascular volume and blood flow
Mayrovitz H.N., Guo X., Salmon M. and Uhde M.
Clin Physiol Funct Imaging, 33:55–61, 2013.

Validity and interobserver agreement of lower extremity local tissue water measurements in healthy women using tissue dielectric constant.
Jensen M.R., Birkballe S., Nørregaard S. and Karlsmark T.
Clin Phys Funct Imaging. Published online Mar 21, 2012.

Gender differences in facial skin dielectric constant measured at 300 MHz.
Mayrovitz H. N., Bernal M. and Carson S.
Skin Res Technol. Published online Dec 5, 2011.

Relationship between clinical features of facial dry skin and biophysical parameters in Asians.
Baek J.H., Lee M.Y. and Koh J.S. (2011),
Int J Cosmet Sci, published online Feb 21 2011.

Male–female differences in forearm skin tissue dielectric constant.
Mayrovitz H. N., Carson S. and Luis M.
Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. Sep; 30(5): 328-32, 2010.

5-Aminolevulinic Acid-based Photodynamic Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Shows Better Effects in the Treatment of Skin Photoaging in Asian Skin.
Yang G., Xiang L.H. and Gold M.H.
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol., Mar; 3(3): 40-43, 2010.

Noninvasive transcutaneous sampling of glucose by electroporation
Murthy S.S., Kiran V.S.R., Mathur S.K. and Murthy S.N.
J Diabetes Sci Technol, 2(3):250-254, 2008.

Chronic ethanol ingestion alters xenobiotic absorption through the skin: Potential role of oxidative stress
Brand R.M. and Jendrzejewski J.L.
Food Chem Toxicol, 46:1940-1948, 2008.

Moisturizing lotions can increase transdermal absorption of the herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxacetic acid across hairless mouse skin
Brand R.M., Charron A.R., Sandler V.L. and Jendrzejewski J.L.
Cutan Ocul Toxicol, 26:15-23, 2007.

Potential mechanisms by which a single drink of alcohol can increase transdermal absorption of topically applied chemicals
Brand R.M., Jendrzejewski J.L. and Charron A.R.
Toxicology, Jun 25;235(3): 141-149, 2007.

Skin tissue water and laser Doppler blood flow during a menstrual cycle
Mayrovitz H.N., Brow-Cross D. and Washington Z.
Clin Physiol Funct Imaging, 27: 54-59, 2007.

Measurement of oedema in irritant-exposed skin by a dielectric technique
Miettinen M., Mönkkönen J., Lahtinen M.R., Nuutinen J. and Lahtinen T.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 12: 235-240, 2006.

Validation of a new dielectric device to assess changes of tissue water in skin and subcutaneous fat
Nuutinen J., Ikäheimo R. and Lahtinen T.
Physiol Meas, 25: 447-454, 2004.

Dielectric constant of skin and subcutaneous fat to assess fluid changes after cardiac surgery
Petäjä L., Nuutinen J., Uusaro A., Lahtinen T. and Ruokonen E.
Physiol Meas, 24: 383-390, 2003.

Quantitative assessment of protein content in irradiated human skin
Lahtinen T., Nuutinen J., Alanen E., Turunen M., Nuortio L., Usenius T. and Hopewell J.W.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 43(3): 635-638, 1999.


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Impact of alcohol consumption on the skin as determined by non-invasive bioengineering tools
Brand R.M., Jendrzejewski J.L. and Charron A.R.
Society of Toxicology Meeting, March 2006.

Water content at skin surface and in whole skin during irritant skin reaction
Miettinen M., Nuutinen J, Lahtinen M.-R. and Lahtinen T.
13th Congress of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Meeting, 17-21 November, 2004.

Measurement of skin edema by a dielectric technique (MoistureMeter-D)
Miettinen M., Lahtinen M-R., Nuutinen J., Lahtinen T. and Niinimäki M.
Contact Dermatitis, 50:18, 2004.

EdemaMeter - a new device to detect tissue edema in skin and subcutaneous tissues
Lahtinen T., Ikäheimo R., Lampainen E. and Nuutinen, J.
Skin Res Technol, Vol, 9 (2): 182, 2003.

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Radiotherapy

A dielectric method for measuring early and late reactions in irradiated human skin
Nuutinen J., Lahtinen T., Turunen M., Alanen E., Tenhunen M., Usenius T. and Kolle R.
Radiother Oncol, 47: 249-254, 1998.

Skin dielectric constant at high radiofrequency with special emphasis on radiation-induced late skin reaction
Nuutinen, J.
Kuopio University Publications C. Natural and Environmental Sciences 55. 1997. 64 p. Ph.D. Thesis.

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Burns, Thermal injury

Dielectric measurement in experimental burns: A new tool for burn depth determination?
Soo C. and Garner W.L.
Plast Reconstr Surg, Mar;117(3): 899-901, 2006.

Dielectric measurement in experimental burns: a new tool for burn depth determination?
Papp A., Lahtinen T., Harma M., Nuutinen J., Uusaro A. and Alhava E.
Plast Reconstr Surg, Mar;117(3): 889-98; discussion 899-901, 2006.

Experimental thermal injury: New methods in assessing tissue damage
Papp A.
Kuopio University Publications D. Medical Sciences 356. 2005. 78 p. MD Thesis

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Wound healing

Assessing the feasibility of subepidermal moisture to predict erythema and stage 1 pressure ulcers in persons with spinal cord injury: A pilot study
Guihan M., Bates-Jenson, B.M., Chun S., Parachuri R., Chin A.S., McCreath H.
J Spinal Cord Med, Vol 35(1):46-52(7), 2012.

Autologous adipocyte derived stem cells favour healing in a minipig model of cutaneous radiation syndrome.
Forcheron F., Agay D., Scherthan H., Riccobono D., Herodin F., Meineke V. and Drouet M.
PLoS One. Feb; 7(2):e31694, 2012. Published online Feb 14, 2012.


Abstracts

Assessing a Biophysical Device to Predict Pressure Ulcers in Spinal Cord Injury
Bates-Jensen B., Guihan M. McCreath H, Chun S., Parachuri R and Simon J.
Poster presented at 2nd International Evidence Practice in Wound Care, USA, June 2009.

Initial assessment of tissue water content surrounding pressure ulcers in spinal cord injury patients
Harrow J.J. and Mayrovitz H.N.
2006 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care & Medical Research Forum on Wound Repair, p.73

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Weight loss

Changes in abdominal subcutaneous fat water content with rapid weight loss and long-term weight maintenance in abdominally obese men and women
Laaksonen D.E., Nuutinen J., Lahtinen T., Rissanen A., and Niskanen L.K.
Int J Obesity, 27: 677-683, 2003.

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Theoretical background

Gender differences in facial skin dielectric constant measured at 300 MHz
Mayrovitz H. N., Bernal M. and Carson S.
Skin Res Technol. Published online Dec 5, 2011.

Spatial variations in forearm skin tissue dielectric constant.
Mayrovitz H. N. and Luis M.
Skin Res Technol. Nov; 16(4): 438-443, 2010.

Male–female differences in forearm skin tissue dielectric constant.
Mayrovitz H. N., Carson S. and Luis M.
Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. Sep; 30(5): 328-32, 2010.

Dielectric properties of the skin
Lahtinen, T., Nuutinen, J., Alanen, E.
In: Radio Frequency Radiation Dosimetry. Editors: B. J. Klauenberg and D. Miklavcic. Kluwer Academic Publishers, the Netherlands, 2000

Penetration of electromagnetic fields of open-ended coaxial probe between 1 MHz and 1GHz in dielectric skin measurements
Alanen, E., Lahtinen T. and Nuutinen J.
Phys Med Biol, 44(7): N169-176, 1999.

Variational formulation of open-ended coaxial line in contact with layered biological medium
Alanen, E. Lahtinen, T. and Nuutinen, J.
IEEE Trans Biomed Eng, 45 (10) 1241-1248, 1998.

Measurement of dielectric properties of subcutaneous fat with open-ended coaxial sensors
Alanen, E., Lahtinen, T. and Nuutinen, J.
Phys Med Biol, 43: 475-485, 1998.

Dielectric properties of the skin
Lahtinen, T., Nuutinen, J. and Alanen, E.
Phys Med Biol, 42: 1471-1472, 1997.


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Measurement depths of a skin-water analyzer (MoistureMeter D)
Kiiskinen M., Nuutinen J. and Alanen E.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 11: 292, 2005.

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MoistureMeter SC

Biophysical measures of skin tissue water: variations within and among anatomical sites and correlations between measures
Mayrovitz H.N., Bernal M., Brlit F. and Desfor R.
Skin Res Technol, 19(1)47-54, 2013.

A phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a novel nutritional supplement product to promote healthy skin
Dayan S.H., Arkins J.P., Sharma V., Paterson E. and Barnes D.
J Drugs Dernatol, Vol 10(10):1106-1114, 2011.

Strontium hexaferrite nanomagnets suspended in a cosmetic preparation: a convenient tool to evaluate the biological effects of surface magnetism on human skin.
Zioni T., Perkas N., Wolfus Y., Soroka Y., Popov I., Oron M., Perelshtein I., Bruckental Y., Brégégère F. M., Ma'or Z., Gedanken A., Yeshurun Y., Neuman R. and Milner Y.
Skin Res Technol. Aug; 16(3): 316-324, 2010.

Effect of Itch, Scratching and Mental Stress on Autonomic Nervous System Function in Atopic Dermatitis.
Tran B.W., Papoiu A.D.P., Russoniello C.V., Wang H., Patel T.S.; Chan Y.-H. and Yosipovitch G.
Acta Derm Venereol, Jun; 90(4), 354-361, 2010.

5-Aminolevulinic Acid-based Photodynamic Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Shows Better Effects in the Treatment of Skin Photoaging in Asian Skin.
Yang G., Xiang L.H. and Gold M.H.
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol., Mar; 3(3): 40-43, 2010.

A pramoxine-based anti-itch lotion is more effective than a control lotion for the treatment of uremic pruritus in adult hemodialysis patients.
Young T.A., Patel T.S., Camacho F., Clark A., Freedman B.I., Kaur M., Fountain J., Williams L.L., Yosipovitch G. and Fleischer A.B. Jr.
J Dermatolog Treat, 20(2): 76-81, 2009.

Microbiological efficacy and tolerability of a new, non-alcohol-based hand disinfectant.
Agthe N., Terho K., Kurvinen T., Routamaa M., Peltonen R., Laitinen K. and Kanerva M.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. Jul; 30(7):685-90, 2009. Published online Jun 3, 2009.

Hydrating effects of moisturizer active compounds incorporated into hydrogels: in vivo assessment and comparison between devices
Silva V.R.L., Schulman M.A., Ferelli C., Gimenis J.M., Ruas G.W., Baby A.R., Velasco M.V.R., Taqueda M.E. and Kaneko T.M.
J Cosmet Dermatol, published online 17 Feb 2009.

Noninvasive transcutaneous sampling of glucose by electroporation
Murthy S.S., Kiran V.S.R., Mathur S.K. and Murthy S.N.
J Diabetes Sci Technol, 2(3):250-254, 2008.

The use of an extended ventilation tube as a countermeasure for EVA-associated upper extremity medical issues
Jones J.A., Hoffman R.B., Buckland D.A., Harvey C.M., Bowen C.K., Hudy C.E. Strauss S., Novak J. and Gernhardt M.L.
Acta Astronaut, 63:763-768, 2008.

Measurement of hydration in the stratum corneum with the MoistureMeter and comparison with the Corneometer
Alanen E., Nuutinen J., Nicklén K., Lahtinen T. and Mönkkönen J.
Skin Res Technol, 10: 32-37, 2004.

Dielectric properties of the skin
Lahtinen, T., Nuutinen, J., Alanen, E.
In: Radio Frequency Radiation Dosimetry, Editors: B. J. Klauenberg and D. Miklavcic. Kluwer Academic Publishers, the Netherlands, 2000.

Penetration of electromagnetic fields of open-ended coaxial probe between 1 MHz and 1GHz in dielectric skin measurements
Alanen, E., Lahtinen T. and Nuutinen J.
Phys Med Biol, 44(7): N169-176, 1999.

Variational formulation of open-ended coaxial line in contact with layered biological medium
Alanen, E. Lahtinen, T. and Nuutinen, J.
IEEE Trans Biomed Eng, 45 (10) 1241-1248, 1998.

Dielectric properties of the skin
Lahtinen, T., Nuutinen, J. and Alanen, E.
Phys Med Biol 42: 1471-1472, 1997.


Abstracts

Mechanism  of injury and countermeasures for EVA associated upper extremity medical issues: Extended Vent Tube Study
Jones J., Hoffman R., Harvey G., Bowen C.K., Hudy C.E., Tuxhorn J., Gernhardt M. and Scheuring R.
Prenestation at 15th International Academy of Astronautics’ “Humans in space” symposium in Beijing, 20-24 May 2007.

The moisturization ability of a sodium sulfacetamide (10%)/sulfur (5%) emollient foam
Trumbore M
J Am Acad Dermatol, February: AB21, 2007.

Water content at skin surface and in whole skin during irritant skin reaction
Miettinen M., Nuutinen J, Lahtinen M.-R. and Lahtinen T.
13th Congress of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Meeting, 17-21 November, 2004.

Requirements for the conductivity measurements of the MoistureMeter
Alanen, E., Nuutinen, J. and Nicklén, K.
Stratum Corneum IV. 17-19 June 2004: p. 48.

Susceptibility to SLS irritation: Effect of a five-day pre-use of two skin care oils studied comparing various techniques and instruments
Rantanen, T., Snellman, E. and Kostiainen M.
First World Congress on Work-Related and Environmental Allergy. 9-12 July 2003: p. 95.

Pressure-controlled measurement of skin surface hydration with MoistureMeter
Nuutinen, J., Alanen, E. and Nicklén, K.
Skin Res Technol, Vol 9 (2): 202, 2003.

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