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Skin Sebum Measurement – Sebumetry


Authors: V. Resl 1;  P. Cetkovská 1;  M. Leba 1;  I. Rampl 2
Authors‘ workplace: Dermatovenerologická klinika LFUK v Plzni přednosta prof. MUDr. Vladimír Resl, CSc. 1;  Fakulta elektroniky a komunikačních technologií Vysokého učení technického v Brně a Enjoy spol. s r. o. vedoucí doc. Ing. Ivan Rampl, CSc. 2
Published in: Čes-slov Derm, 81, 2006, No. 6, p. 342-345
Category: New drugs, cosmetics, devices

Overview

Paper reviews function and significance of the skin surface hydrolipidic coat, and past and present principles and devices of its measurement. Devices introduced represent Sebumeter which measures colorimetrical changes on the greased plastic belt and one of functional modification of VisioScan device (Sebufix F16) which is normally used for profilometry. Both devices can be connected to PC by specific software. VisioScan is able to give not only numeric and graphic results but also 3D image analysis. Devices are used in physiological studies, in evaluation of topic drugs and cosmetics, in evaluation of androgen and antiandrogen influence, seborrhoeic states (also in the scalp), acne, systemic and local therapy. Examples of Sebumeter and VisioScan (Sebufix) measurement results are showed.

Key words:
sebum – sebaceous glands – skin surface fatty film – sebum measurement – sebumetry – sebumetry use


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Dermatology & STDs Paediatric dermatology & STDs
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