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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
EEMCO Guidance for the Measurement of Skin Microcirculation
Contributor:
Berardesca, Enzo;
Lévêque, Jean-Luc;
Masson, Philippe
Published:
S. Karger AG, 2002
Published in:
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 15 (2002) 6, Seite 442-456
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1159/000066451
ISSN:
1660-5527;
1660-5535
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
The blood supply to the skin is provided by a network of arterioles, capillaries and venules organized into a superficial and a deep plexus. The assessment of skin microcirculation is of valuable interest in cosmetology in the quantification of the sun protection factor, skin irritation and efficacy of antiredness treatments. Skin microcirculation can be measured by means of different techniques, based mainly on the quantification of optical and thermal properties of the skin which are modified by the amount of blood perfusion. Relevant and reproducible data can be obtained only through the understanding of the biophysical background of the technique(s) utilized. Standardization of measuring conditions and procedures is particularly required for blood flow assessment. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of the main techniques in use are discussed, and optimization of measurements for laser Doppler techniques is described.