The relationship between skin function, barrier properties, and body-dependent factors

Dąbrowska, A.K.; Spano, F.; Derler, S.; Adlhart, C.; Spencer, N.D.; Rossi, R.M.

doi:10.1111/srt.12424

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	The relationship between skin function, barrier properties, and body-dependent factors
Authors:	Dąbrowska, A.K. Spano, F. Derler, S. Adlhart, C. Spencer, N.D. Rossi, R.M.
DOI:	10.1111/srt.12424
Published in:	Skin Research and Technology
Volume(Issue):	24
Issue:	2
Page(s):	165
Pages to:	174
Issue Date:	2017
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Wiley
ISSN:	0909-752X 1600-0846 1397-1344
Language:	English
Subjects:	Age; Diversity; Ethnicity; Gender; Human skin; Skin barrier; Skin function; Skin permeability; Skin property
Subject (DDC):	610: Medicine and health
Abstract:	Background: Skin is a multilayer interface between the body and the environment, responsible for many important functions, such as temperature regulation, water transport, sensation, and protection from external triggers. Objectives: This paper provides an overview of principal factors that influence human skin and describes the diversity of skin characteristics, its causes and possible consequences. It also discusses limitations in the barrier function of the skin, describing mechanisms of absorption. Methods: There are a number of in vivo investigations focusing on the diversity of human skin characteristics with reference to barrier properties and body‐dependent factors. Results: Skin properties vary among individuals of different age, gender, ethnicity, and skin types. In addition, skin characteristics differ depending on the body site and can be influenced by the body‐mass index and lifestyle. Although one of the main functions of the skin is to act as a barrier, absorption of some substances remains possible. Conclusions: Various factors can alter human skin properties, which can be reflected in skin function and the quality of everyday life. Skin properties and function are strongly interlinked.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/1939
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	Life Sciences and Facility Management
Appears in collections:	Publikationen Life Sciences und Facility Management

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Dąbrowska, A. K., Spano, F., Derler, S., Adlhart, C., Spencer, N. D., & Rossi, R. M. (2017). The relationship between skin function, barrier properties, and body-dependent factors. Skin Research and Technology, 24(2), 165–174. https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12424

Dąbrowska, A.K. et al. (2017) ‘The relationship between skin function, barrier properties, and body-dependent factors’, Skin Research and Technology, 24(2), pp. 165–174. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12424.

A. K. Dąbrowska, F. Spano, S. Derler, C. Adlhart, N. D. Spencer, and R. M. Rossi, “The relationship between skin function, barrier properties, and body-dependent factors,” Skin Research and Technology, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 165–174, 2017, doi: 10.1111/srt.12424.

DĄBROWSKA, A.K., F. SPANO, S. DERLER, C. ADLHART, N.D. SPENCER und R.M. ROSSI, 2017. The relationship between skin function, barrier properties, and body-dependent factors. Skin Research and Technology. 2017. Bd. 24, Nr. 2, S. 165–174. DOI 10.1111/srt.12424

Dąbrowska, A.K., F. Spano, S. Derler, C. Adlhart, N.D. Spencer, and R.M. Rossi. 2017. “The Relationship between Skin Function, Barrier Properties, and Body-Dependent Factors.” Skin Research and Technology 24 (2): 165–74. https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12424.

Dąbrowska, A. K., et al. “The Relationship between Skin Function, Barrier Properties, and Body-Dependent Factors.” Skin Research and Technology, vol. 24, no. 2, 2017, pp. 165–74, https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12424.