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Improvement of the methods for skin mechanical properties evaluation through correlation between different techniques
Patrícia Neto1, Marta Ferreira, Fernanda Bahia
1Technical Department, Inovapotek, Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Porto, Portugal.
Summary
A simpler method effectively assesses skin elasticity and firmness, correlating well with established techniques. This approach provides comprehensive data without lengthy procedures, offering a faster alternative for evaluating skin mechanical properties.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cosmetic Science
Background:
- Numerous instruments exist to measure skin elasticity and firmness.
- Selecting the optimal equipment and mechanical property measurement is challenging.
- This study aims to clarify which probe best characterizes specific skin elasticity properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare and correlate parameters assessed with different probes.
- To understand which probe best characterizes each skin elasticity property.
- To identify a simpler, faster methodology for skin elasticity assessment.
Main Methods:
- Measurements were taken on the abdomen of 34 female volunteers.
- Three probes were used: Cutometer(®) SEM575, Reviscometer(®) RVM600, and Frictiometer(®) FR700.
- Statistical analysis employed Factor Analysis.
Main Results:
- Frictiometer(®) and Reviscometer(®) measurements significantly correlated with Cutometer's Uf, Ua, Ur, and Ue parameters.
- Ue showed strong correlation with Uf and Ur; Ua correlated strongly with Ur, Uf, and Ue.
- Reviscometer(®) measurements were consistent along the same axis and correlated with age.
Conclusions:
- A simpler, faster methodology for complete skin elasticity and firmness assessment is feasible.
- This alternative method does not reduce the information obtained about skin properties.
- It offers an efficient option compared to elaborate, time-consuming techniques.
