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 Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Early Post-Release Movement Convergence in Reintroduced Giant Pandas.

Ecology and evolution·2026
Same author

Panda profiles: integrating personality, cognition, and physiology for conservation success.

Conservation physiology·2026
Same author

The impact of forest canopy cover on small mammal community diversity in the giant panda National park, sichuan, China.

BMC ecology and evolution·2025
Same author

Applicability of Complementary Colors in Skin Tone Correction for Young Chinese Adults Based on Image Processing and Machine Learning.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology·2025
Same author

Gut microbiome plasticity explains the altitudinal distribution pattern and adaptability in a small mammal species (<i>Apodemus draco</i>).

Microbiology spectrum·2025
Same author

Assessing the Giant Panda Protected Areas and Habitat Trends for Sympatric Endangered Species: A Climate Change Perspective.

Ecology and evolution·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 24, 2025

Quantitative Visualization and Detection of Skin Cancer Using Dynamic Thermal Imaging
06:08

Quantitative Visualization and Detection of Skin Cancer Using Dynamic Thermal Imaging

Published on: May 5, 2011

16.8K

Quantitative skin surface hydration measurement by visible optical image processing: A pilot study.

Yue Wu1,2,3, Jianghong Ran1,2,3, Toshiyuki Tanaka4

  • 1Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.

Skin Research and Technology : Official Journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [And] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [And] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)
|June 12, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Quantify skin surface hydration using visible-light images with a new GVR index. This method offers a quick, efficient, and reliable alternative to traditional skin hydration evaluation techniques.

Keywords:
biophysical parameternon‐invasive skin measurementreflectanceskin barrier functionskin optical property

More Related Videos

Visualizing and Quantifying Pharmaceutical Compounds within Skin using Coherent Raman Scattering Imaging
11:07

Visualizing and Quantifying Pharmaceutical Compounds within Skin using Coherent Raman Scattering Imaging

Published on: November 24, 2021

2.8K
Resolving Water, Proteins, and Lipids from In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectra of Stratum Corneum through a Chemometric Approach
09:32

Resolving Water, Proteins, and Lipids from In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectra of Stratum Corneum through a Chemometric Approach

Published on: September 26, 2019

7.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2025

Quantitative Visualization and Detection of Skin Cancer Using Dynamic Thermal Imaging
06:08

Quantitative Visualization and Detection of Skin Cancer Using Dynamic Thermal Imaging

Published on: May 5, 2011

16.8K
Visualizing and Quantifying Pharmaceutical Compounds within Skin using Coherent Raman Scattering Imaging
11:07

Visualizing and Quantifying Pharmaceutical Compounds within Skin using Coherent Raman Scattering Imaging

Published on: November 24, 2021

2.8K
Resolving Water, Proteins, and Lipids from In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectra of Stratum Corneum through a Chemometric Approach
09:32

Resolving Water, Proteins, and Lipids from In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectra of Stratum Corneum through a Chemometric Approach

Published on: September 26, 2019

7.2K

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Image Processing
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Skin moisture significantly impacts skin barrier function.
  • Current non-invasive hydration measurement methods (electrical properties) have limitations.
  • Image processing for skin hydration assessment is underdeveloped, especially using visible-light imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a quantitative algorithm for assessing skin surface hydration using visible-light images.
  • To develop a novel index for skin moisture evaluation from digital images.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a skin image capture device and two commercial skin hydration devices for comparison.
  • Developed a digital image processing algorithm to create the GVR (Green-Violet-Red) index for skin moisture.
  • Applied CLAHE for image contrast enhancement, segmented reflectance images, and calculated GVR for individual sites and the entire face.
  • Performed statistical analysis to determine the correlation coefficient between GVR and established methods.

Main Results:

  • Visible-light image-based skin hydration estimation is influenced by both localized areas and overall facial structure.
  • A strong association was found between skin hydration measurements from visible images and electrical evaluations, with significant differences noted.

Conclusions:

  • Reflective measures from visible images provide a rapid and effective method for quantifying skin surface moisture.
  • The developed GVR index shows promise as a reliable tool for skin hydration assessment.