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Effects of regular exercise on skin moisturizing function in adults
Ryosuke Oizumi1, Yoshie Sugimoto2, Hiromi Aibara1
1Shijonawate Gakuen University Faculty of Nursing Gakuen-cyo, Daito-shi, Osaka.
Dermatology Reports
|January 10, 2024
Summary
Regular exercise may improve skin hydration. A study found that consistent physical activity showed a trend toward better stratum corneum hydration compared to a sedentary lifestyle.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Exercise Physiology
Background:
- The impact of lifestyle habits on skin health is increasingly recognized.
- However, the specific effects of exercise on the skin's moisturizing capabilities remain under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of regular exercise on the skin's moisturizing function.
- To determine if exercise impacts stratum corneum hydration and transepidermal water loss.
Main Methods:
- An 8-week study involving adults aged 30-64 with no prior skin conditions or exercise habits.
- An intervention group (n=9) exercised at least 600 METs/week, while a control group (n=28) maintained usual habits.
- Skin moisturizing function, including stratum corneum hydration (SC hydration) and transepidermal water loss (TEWL), was measured before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- A trend towards higher SC hydration was observed in the exercise group compared to the control group (p=0.083).
- No significant differences in TEWL were found between the groups after 8 weeks (p=0.864).
Conclusions:
- Regular moderate to high-intensity exercise may contribute to maintaining and enhancing skin moisturizing function.
- Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the relationship between exercise and skin hydration parameters.
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