Abstract
Skin barrier function relies on well balanced water and lipid system of stratum corneum. Optimal hydration and oiliness levels are indicators of skin health and integrity. We demonstrate an accurate and sensitive depth profiling of stratum corneum sebum and hydration levels using short wave infrared spectroscopy in the spectral range around 1720 nm. We demonstrate that short wave infrared spectroscopic technique combined with tape stripping can provide morequantitative and more reliable skin barrier function information in the low hydration regime, compared to conventional biophysical methods.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Photonics in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery |
Publisher | SPIE |
Number of pages | 7 |
Volume | 10037 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510605152 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | Photonics in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery - San Francisco, United States Duration: 28 Jan 2017 → 29 Jan 2017 |
Conference
Conference | Photonics in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 28/01/17 → 29/01/17 |
Keywords
- Hydration
- infrared spectroscopy
- lipids
- tape stripping