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Change in skin physiological parameters in space–report on and results of the first study on man

Tronnier, H., et al. (2008). "Change in skin physiological parameters in space--report on and results of the first study on man." Skin Pharmacol Physiol 21 5: 283-92

Astronauts often show skin reactions in space. Systematic tests, e.g. with noninvasive skin physiological test methods, have not yet been done. In an interdisciplinary cooperation, a test series with skin physiological measurements was carried out before, during and after a long-term mission in the International Space Station. The hydration of the stratum corneum (Corneometer), transepidermal water loss (Tewameter), and the surface structure of the skin (SkinVisiometer) were measured. In order to record cutaneous states, the suction elasticity was measured (Cutometer), and an ultrasound measurement with 20 MHz (DermaScan) was also made. In addition, one measuring field of the two inner forearms was treated with a skin care emulsion. There were indications of a delayed epidermal proliferation of the cells, which would correspond to the clinical symptoms. Hydration and TEWL values are improved by respective skin care. On the cutaneous level, the elasticity measurements and the ultrasound picture showed results which correspond to a significant loss of elasticity of the skin. Further examinations are necessary to validate these preliminary results.

Related URLs:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18663342

ISSN: 1660-5535 (Electronic) 1660-5527 (Linking)

DOI: 10.1159/000148045

Accession Number: 18663342

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Tags: Adult, Aged, Astronauts, Cell Proliferation, Child, Elasticity, Emulsions, Europe, Humans, Insensible, International Space Station, ISS, Longitudinal Studies, Metabolism, Middle Aged, physiology, Pilot Projects, Skin Physiological Phenomena, Space Flight, Water, Water Loss