Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "Skin barrier function"
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Measurement of transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum hydration and skin surface pH in occupational settings: a review
(Wiley, 2019)Background: The skin provides a permeable barrier which may be impaired in oc‐ cupational settings. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL), stratum corneum hydration (SCH) and skin surface pH (SSpH) have been used in occupational ... -
Transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum hydration, and skin surface pH of female African and Caucasian nursing students
(Wiley, 2018)Background Conflicting evidence exists on how skin barrier function compares between Africans and Caucasians. This study measured skin barrier function of South African first year nursing students before their practical ...