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  • Materials Science
  • Dermatology
  • Tribology

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  • Human skin's friction properties are crucial for tactile sensation and barrier function.
  • Understanding how topical treatments affect skin friction is vital for cosmetic and therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of polyacrylic acid aqueous solutions and gel creams on human skin friction dynamics.
  • To investigate the relationship between skin hydration, viscoelasticity, transepidermal water loss, and friction after topical application.

Main Methods:

  • Friction dynamics were assessed using a sinusoidal motion friction evaluation system on human subjects.
  • Skin water content, viscoelasticity, and transepidermal water loss were measured concurrently.
  • Temporal changes in friction force were analyzed after applying polymer solutions and gel creams.

Main Results:

  • Polymer aqueous solutions increased the friction coefficient and delay time of skin, attributed to stratum corneum swelling and increased contact area.
  • Different polyacrylic acid formulations showed varying friction coefficients, with P4 exhibiting the lowest due to network structure collapse.
  • Gel cream application also increased skin friction, likely due to an occlusive effect from its oil content.

Conclusions:

  • Topical application of polymer aqueous solutions and gel creams significantly alters human skin friction.
  • Skin hydration and stratum corneum properties are key factors influencing friction changes.
  • Formulation characteristics, such as polymer network stability and presence of occlusive agents, play a critical role in modulating skin friction.