Selected skin literature

TEWL

Transepidermal water loss in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis update

Br J Dermatol. 2018; 179(5): 1049-1055. doi: 10.1111/bjd.17025.
Aim of study: "To update an existing systematic review and meta-analysis to provide TEWL reference values for healthy skin in adults." (Not Cortex products specifically).

Ultrasound / Elasicity

Daily consumption of the collagen supplement Pure Gold Collagen® reduces visible signs of aging

Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2014, 1747-1758, DOI: 10.2147/CIA.S65939
This study suggest that Pure Gold Collagen can counteract signs of natural aging.
Skin firmness measured using the DermaLab Elasticity Probe.
Collagen density measured using high resolution ultrasound skin imaging by DermaLab.

TEWL / Hydration

Kinetin Improves Barrier Function of the Skin by Modulating Keratinocyte Differentiation Markers

Ann Dermatol. 2017 Feb; 29(1): 6–12
Aim of study: To examine whether kinetin induces skin barrier functions in vitro and in vivo.
The DermaLab TEWL probe was applied to evaluate improvement in TEWL.

Tewl, Hydration & Elasticity

Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerance of a New Injection Technique for High- and Low-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Hybrid Complexes

2015, eplasty.com
A monocentric, retrospective, observational study that investigates the "efficacy, security, and tolerability of a new injective low- and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid for facial skin rejuvenation".

Ultrasound

Validation of Ultrasound Probe of Dermalab Combo for Measuring Skin Thickness: In Vitro Study

Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12 (S2)
Aim of study: "To compare the skin thickness of animal skin measured by DermaLab Combo to the skin thickness measurements obtained from the frozen section and permanent section."
Conclusion: "We deem the USG probe of DermaLab Combo to be reliable in measuring skin thickness for clinical and research purposes."

Ultrasound

A prospective multicenter clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of a hyaluronic acid-based filler with Tri-Hyal technology in the treatment of lips and the perioral area

J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023; 22: 464-472.
A prospective multicenter clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of a hyaluronic acid-based filler with Tri-Hyal technology in the treatment of lips and the perioral
area. Highfrequency ultrasound imaging used in assessment.

Ultrasound

Characterization of skin aging through high-frequency ultrasound imaging as a technique for evaluating the effectiveness of anti-aging products and procedures: A review

Skin Res Technol. 2021; 27:966–973.
Aims to "describe the impact of skin aging and different anti-aging strategies from the perspective of high-frequency ultrasound."
Concludes that high-frequency ultrasound serves as a valuable alternative for evaluating dermatological studies and assessing the effectiveness of anti-aging products and treatments.

Ultrasound

A hyaluronic acid-based micro-filler improves superficial wrinkles and skin quality: a randomized prospective controlled multicenter study

Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2023, 34:1, 2216323, DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2023.2216323
Study conclusion: NCTF®135HA is an effective and well-tolerated treatment to reduce the skin signs of
aging. High-Frequency (20MHz) ultrasound imaging used in assessment.

Erythema & Melanin

Objective Color Measurements: Clinimetric Performance of Three Devices on Normal Skin and Scar Tissue

Burn Care Res. 2013 May/June;34(3)

Cryosurgery

​Cryosurgery – A Practical Manual

Springer-Verlag 2015
ISBN 978-3-662-43938-8

Tewl, Hydration & Elasticity

Improved barrier function observed in cultured skin substitutes developed under anchored conditions

Skin Research and Technology 2008; 14.

Tewl, Hydration & Elasticity

The Irritant potential of n-propanol (nonanoic acid vehicle) in accumulative skin irritation

A validation study of two different human in vivo test models. Skin Research and Technology 2008; 14:

Ultrasound

​High resolution topographical maping of warm and cold sensitivities

Clinical Neurophysiology 119 (2008).

Ultrasound

The evaluation of 20 MHz ultrasonography, computed tomography scans as compared to direct microscopy for periodontal system assessment

Medical ULtrasonography 2011
Vol. 13, no. 2

Ultrasound

​Comparison between ultrasonography (DermaScan C ver. 3) and transparancy profilometry Skin Visiometer SV600).

Skin Research and Technology 2008; 14.

Ultrasound

Comparison between high-frequency ultrasonography (DermaSCan C Ver. 3) and Histopathology in atopic dermatitis.

Skin Research and Technology 2013; 0:

Ultrasound

High frequency ultrasound measurement for assessing post-thrombotic syndrome and monitoring compression therapy in chronic venous disease.

J Vasc Surg 2009; 50.