Friday, April 22, 2011

Sun-induced changes of stratum corneum hydration vary with age and gender in a normal Chinese population


Background/objectives: Previous studies have demonstrated that sun-induced alteration of epidermal permeability barrier function varies with gender and age. In the present study, we assess the stratum corneum (SC) hydration in sun-exposed males and females.


Methods: A total of 168 subjects (84 males and 84 females) aged 19–75 years were enrolled. A multifunctional skin physiology monitor was used to measure SC hydration.


Results: In comparison with non-sun exposure, sun exposure does not cause a significant change in SC hydration in either young males or young females, whereas in aged females, ...

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