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Can a handheld device accurately measure barrier function in ichthyoses?

Morgan B Murphrey1, Taylor Erickson1, Talia Canter1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.

Pediatric Dermatology
|August 5, 2020
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A new handheld device accurately measures transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in skin conditions, correlating well with a standard device. This low-cost tool shows promise for tracking disease improvement.

Keywords:
epidermisichthyosismeasurementskin barriertransepidermal water loss

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is a key indicator of skin barrier function.
  • Traditional TEWL measurement devices are costly, complex, and limited to research settings.
  • A need exists for accessible, portable TEWL measurement tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy of the handheld gpskin Barrier Light® for TEWL measurement.
  • To compare the gpskin Barrier Light® against the established AquaFlux AF200® device.
  • To assess the utility of the gpskin Barrier Light® in clinical settings for skin disease monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • TEWL was measured using both gpskin Barrier Light® and AquaFlux AF200®.
  • Measurements were taken on both healthy skin and skin affected by ichthyosis.
  • Comparative analysis of TEWL readings from both devices was performed.

Main Results:

  • AquaFlux AF200® consistently yielded higher TEWL readings than gpskin Barrier Light®.
  • A strong correlation was observed between the two devices across the pooled cohort, indicating excellent reliability.
  • Moderate correlation was found when analyzing subjects and controls separately, with better agreement at higher TEWL values.

Conclusions:

  • While the devices are not interchangeable, the gpskin Barrier Light® demonstrates strong correlation with the AquaFlux AF200® in measuring TEWL in patients with skin disease.
  • The handheld device's accuracy in capturing TEWL changes suggests its potential for monitoring disease progression and treatment efficacy.
  • The low-cost, portable nature of the gpskin Barrier Light® facilitates wider clinical application and research accessibility.