Evaluation of skin barrier functions in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: Measurement of stratum corneum hydration, sebum level, and transepidermal water loss

Background and Design: Skin barrier function in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) has rarely been evaluated. This study aimed to investigate transepidermal water loss (TEWL), stratum corneum hydration (SCH), and sebum level (SL) on the skin of the lymphedema arm in comparison to...

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Main Authors: Münevver Güven, Engin Taştaban, Meltem Uslu, Ekin Şavk, Neslihan Şendur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2023-06-01
Series:Turkderm Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology
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Online Access:https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=turkderm&un=TURKDERM-19794