Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Non-invasive methods and stimuli for evaluating the skin's microcirculation.

C I Wright1, C I Kroner, R Draijer

  • 1Unilever Food and Health Research Institute, Unilever R&D Vlaardingen, Olivier van Noortlaan 120, PO Box 114, 3130 AC Vlaardingen, The Netherlands. Chirs.I.Wright@unilever.com

Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods
|November 1, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study reviews non-invasive methods for assessing skin microcirculation. These techniques help evaluate vascular control and diagnose skin disorders by monitoring blood flow and temperature.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

'Just in case': the fertility information needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer.

European journal of cancer care·2013
Same author

The oxidation of catechol by tyrosinase.

The Journal of biological chemistry·2010
Same author

THE DIFFUSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE IN TISSUES.

The Journal of general physiology·2009
Same author

Arterial stiffness, endothelial function and microcirculatory reactivity in healthy young males.

Clinical physiology and functional imaging·2008
Same author

Acute autonomic effects of vitamins and fats in male smokers.

European journal of clinical nutrition·2007
Same author

Herbal medicines as diuretics: a review of the scientific evidence.

Journal of ethnopharmacology·2007

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Skin microcirculation plays a vital role in thermoregulation and nutrient supply.
  • The skin's accessibility makes it a valuable model for studying vascular control.
  • Impaired vascular function in the skin can indicate various health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of non-invasive methods for investigating skin microcirculation.
  • To highlight the utility of these methods in assessing vascular health and diagnosing disorders.
  • To discuss the application of dynamic stimuli in conjunction with non-invasive techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing non-invasive techniques for skin microcirculation assessment.
  • Discussion of methods for visualizing microvessels and monitoring blood flow parameters (e.g., temperature, oxygen).

Related Experiment Videos

  • Integration of dynamic stimuli (thermal, neurological, pharmacological) with non-invasive measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • A wide array of non-invasive methods are available for skin microcirculation analysis.
    • These methods allow for visualization of microvessels and monitoring of blood flow derivatives.
    • Combining methods with dynamic stimuli aids in differentiating disorders and quantifying changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-invasive techniques are crucial for evaluating skin microcirculation.
    • These methods facilitate the diagnosis and monitoring of vascular-related skin conditions.
    • Dynamic testing enhances the diagnostic and prognostic capabilities of non-invasive skin assessments.