Is There a Relationship between Transepidermal Water Loss and Microbial Biodiversity on the Skin?
As described in previous work, TEWL (transepidermal water loss) is used as an indicator of skin barrier function and health by scientists at top research institutions. However, it is known to be unreliable because many other factors determine its value, such as humidity, temperature and moisture con...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Cosmetics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/1/18 |