Gae-Won Nam

Comparison and correlation between stinging responses to lactic acid and bioengineering parameters

In evaluating the safety of a novel cosmetic product or a new chemical, it is important to assess susceptible population. One group of subjects is known to stingers who are more likely to experience sensory effects such as stinging and burning after contacting with cosmetics. The purpose of the study is to measure skin biophysical parameters noninvasively in stingers and non‐stingers and to see their correlations with stinging responses. 298 women were evaluated by modified lactic acid stinging test with 5% lactic acid solution rather than classic 10% solution because of strong reaction in Asian populations. Transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin hydration, sebum content, and pH were measured using the bioengineering instruments in an environment‐controlled room. Correlations between stinging responses and skin biophysical parameters were statistically analysed. There was a positive correlation between stinging responses and TEWL evaluation. However, no correlations was observed between stinging responses and other parameters such as skin hydration, sebum content, and pH. Our data indicate that there is a relationship between the degree of stinging and the skin barrier function. However, we believe that various additional studies are necessary to characterize skin of stingers and the pathogenesis.

Stratum Corneum Exfoliation Effect with Hydroxy Acid according pH

하이드록시 산(hydroxy acid, HA)은 피부 각질층에 대한 박리효과로 노화방지와 피부 보습을 높이는데 효과를 보여, 피부 외용제와 화장품으로서 많은 활용을 하고 있다. 그 중에서 가장 효과적으로 빠른 시간 내에 나타나는 각질 박리는 화장품 제형 pH에 의해 효과를 보이는 것으로 많은 보고가 있다. 그러나 pH에 의한 ...

A Study of Skin Biophysical Parameters and Biomarkers related to the Anatomical Site and Age in Korean Women

The skin is one of the largest organs in our body and participates in many of the human organism`s physiological and pathological events. Skin function were known for self-maintenance and self-repair, mechanical and chemical stress protection, protection against UV and environmental pathogenic micro-organisms, production of vitamin D, and social and psychological function through the physical aspect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the variation of biophysical parameters and to find relation with skin biomarkers in different anatomical site and age in Korean women. About 70 healthy volunteers in age range 20 to 49 were participated in this test. Test areas were the forearms and the cheek. Investigation to determine biophysical parameters on human skin, was carried out using various non-invasive methods. For analysis to skin biomarkers, we studied to examine various biomarkers for the quantitative determination of cortisol, fibronectin, keratin-1, 10, and 11, involucrin, and keratin-6 in human face and forearm. And we measured to skin biophysical parameters for skin anatomical site and age difference with non-invasive methods. As results of measuring site, some parameters were have following significant difference, stratum corneum hydration, trans epidermal water loss and skin color (L and a value). As results of age difference, skin colors were had only significant difference with age. For cortisol, keratin-6, fibronectin, keratin-1, 10, 11 contents, there were no significant difference in age and site. However, involucrin level in the cheeks were the highest for age group 30 ~ 39 compared to other age groups. These results suggest that in individual skin condition may explain detailed skin state variation.

COMPARISON AND CORRELATION BETWEEN STINGING RESPONSES WITH LACTIC ACID STINGING TEST AND BIOENGINEERING PARAMETERS

from 9 48h to 9 5 min per application decreased the sensitization rate to 1% p-phenylene-diamine (PPD) from 54% to 3%. However, in a clinical study, infrequent longer duration and higher concentration exposure to PPD was significantly less likely to induce sensitization compared to more frequent, short duration, lower concentration exposure. Detailed statistical analysis of the results indicated that the most important factor driving the induction of skin sensitization was the number of exposures. An appreciation of such factors is vital for risk assessments where exposure is likely to be above the skin sensitization induction threshold.