Local measurements of edema and swelling

Use cases in tissue water and edema measurement

The MoistureMeterD Compact is widely used as an edema measurement device to assess and analyze tissue water content in skin and subcutaneous layer, supporting the monitoring of swelling and treatment outcomes. Clinicians and researchers use the instrument as an edema measurement device to assess fluid status and tissue water changes simply with accuracy.

The device is used in dermatology, clinical research, lymphology, and cosmetics. It detects and tracks edema and provides objective data for studies. MoistureMeterD Compact enables accurate monitoring of swelling in the skin and subcutis and helps evaluate treatment outcomes.

With its portability and precision, the MoistureMeterD Compact serves as a reliable tissue fluid meter in both research and clinical environments.

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How to choose the right skin hydration measurement device?

While the MoistureMeterD Compact is designed specifically for swelling and edema analysis (2.5 mm depth), Delfin also provides dedicated instruments for specific measurement needs:

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MoistureMeterSC – Surface Hydration Measurement (< 30 μm)

MoistureMeterSC measures the stratum corneum, providing assessements of the outermost skin layer. It is ideal for efficacy testing, claims validation, product and formulation research, and assessment of allergic and irritant skin reactions that happen primarily at the skin surface.

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MoistureMeterEpiD – Epidermal Hydration Measurement (0.5 mm)

MoistureMeterEpiD measures water content throughout the entire epidermis, providing insight beyond skin surface hydration. MoistureMeterEpiD is widely used for product and formulation research, claims validation, injectables research, transdermal drug penetration studies, skincare routine evaluation, and assessment of allergic and irritant skin reactions.

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MoistureMeterD Compact – Tissue Water Assessment (2.5 mm)

MoistureMeterD Compact measures deep skin tissue water content. It works as an ideal choice for assessing edema and swelling, monitoring blood circulation-related changes, burns, wound healing, and other conditions involving fluid accumulation within the tissue.

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Multiprobe MoistureMeterD – Layer-Specific Tissue Water Analysis (0.5–5.0 mm)

Multiprobe MoistureMeterD is perfect for assessing tissue water at multiple depths with a single device. Different depths are used in achieving specific research objectives:

• 0.5 mm: Product and formulation research, claims validation, transdermal drug penetration, injectables, skincare routines, irritant and allergic skin reactions
• 1.5 mm: Transdermal drug penetration, injectables, irritant and allergic skin reactions
• 2.5 mm: Blood circulation studies, swelling and edema assessment, wound healing, burns and thermal injuries
• > 5 mm: Subcutaneous tissue metabolism studies and cellulite treatment evaluation

The multi-depth approach of this device allows researchers to measure and evaluate hydration and tissue water changes from the skin surface down to the subcutaneous tissue layer.

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VapoMeter® VX – Closed-chamber transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurements

VapoMeter® VX TEWL meter measures transepidermal water loss using the closed-chamber method. It produces quick, repeatable TEWL measurements to evaluate skin barrier function, making it ideal for both on-site and laboratory testing.