VapoMeter
- Reference publications
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
Physiological
and Sympathetic
skin response, Hyperhidrosis
Veterinary
dermatology and skin behaviour,
treatment and nutrition, Zoology
In-vitro studies
Validation
articles
Transepidermal
water loss TEWL, Skin barrier function, Penetration studies
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.
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.
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 patienst
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 molecular weight in
the stratum corneum
Jakasa I., Calkoen F. and Kezic S.
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci, Nov 25;811(2): 177-182,
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.
Presentation 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
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
sulfate
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.
Effect of skin care,
treatment, nutrition
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
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.
Scalp, lip and nail
measurements
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 2007 (epub on-line)
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.
Wound healing
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.
Skin surface water loss
SSWL
Abstracts
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.
Physiological and
Sympathetic skin response,
Hyperhidrosis
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
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.
Veterinary dermatology and
skin behaviour,
treatment and nutrition, Zoology
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
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.
In-vitro studies
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.
OcuDrain-ETM - A noninvasive technique for reduction of intraocular
pressure
Murthy S.N., Sammeta S.S. and Vaka S.R.K.
Int J Pharm, 369:1-2:92-92, 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, Sep 28, 2007 (epub).
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.
Validation articles
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., Wiesemann 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.
