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Human skin physiology studied by particle probe microanalysis

B Forslind1, M Lindberg, K G Malmqvist

  • 1Experimental Dermatology Research Group, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. bosse@mango.mef.ki.se

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|January 1, 1995
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Particle probe methods reveal distinct elemental distributions across skin layers. These techniques offer superior analysis for understanding skin physiology and pathology compared to bulk methods.

Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Dermatology
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • The epidermis exhibits complex elemental composition.
  • Understanding stratum-specific elemental distribution is crucial for skin health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate elemental and water distribution across epidermal layers using particle probe methods.
  • To compare the efficacy of electron probe X-ray microanalysis (XRMA) and proton probe (particle induced X-ray emission, PIXE) analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized electron probe X-ray microanalysis (XRMA) for major elements and proton probe (PIXE) for trace elements.
  • Analyzed elemental distribution in different epidermal layers, including stratum germinativum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, and stratum corneum.

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Main Results:

  • Sulfur (S) concentration was constant, while Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Chlorine (Cl), and Sodium (Na) showed gradients.
  • Iron (Fe) and Zinc (Zn) were primarily found in the basal region, whereas Calcium (Ca) increased towards the stratum corneum.
  • Pathological conditions like psoriatic skin showed altered elemental profiles, with increased Fe and Zn in non-involved areas.

Conclusions:

  • Particle probe techniques provide superior, quantitative, stratum-specific analysis of elemental content in skin.
  • These methods are essential for elucidating physiological and pathological skin processes, outperforming bulk chemical analysis.