In this study, we assessed the efficacy and safety of four skin care products indicated for skin hydration (Aqua Therapy and Perfecta), skin aging (Unica Resurfacing Therapy) and sensitive skin (Comfort Therapy), in four groups of 7 volunteers with different skin types. These products belong to four skin care ranges (Aqua, Perfecta, Unica and Comfort) and are formulated with a specific combinat...

We showed recently that mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) cells provide a buffering mechanism for salt-sensitive hypertension by driving interstitial lymphangiogenesis, modulating interstitial Na clearance, and increasing endothelial NO synthase protein expression in response to very high dietary salt via a tonicity-responsive enhancer binding protein/vascular endothelial growth factor C regul...

We showed recently that mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS) cells provide a buffering mechanism for salt-sensitive hypertension by driving interstitial lymphangiogenesis, modulating interstitial Na(+) clearance, and increasing endothelial NO synthase protein expression in response to very high dietary salt via a tonicity-responsive enhancer binding protein/vascular endothelial growth factor C re...

In this paper we introduce phase diffractive optical elements (DOEs) that beside simple focusing, can perform new optical functions in the range of x-rays. In particular, the intensity of the wavefront can be distributed with almost complete freedom. We calculated and fabricated high resolution DOEs that can focus a monochromatic x-ray beam into multiple spots displaced in a single or two plane...

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 542 July August 2008 occlusive, protective skin barrier and actively replenishes moisture for better skin protection thereby leaving the skin silky, smooth and hydrated. The repairing and protecting properties open up possibilities to formulate caring products for sensitive skin. Improving the product features and medicinal functionality further validat...

BACKGROUND Hirsutism is the presence of excessive growth of terminal hair in a female in the male-like pattern. It is the most common indicator of hyperandrogenism. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical impact of new androgens sensitive skin area to total body hirsutism score. METHODS This was cross-sectional study. Most of the patients in this study group (n = 300)...

Uniaxial tensile experiments were performed on pig skin to investigate the tensile stressestrain response at both quasi-static and dynamic rates of deformation. A Kolsky tension bar, also called a split Hopkinson tension bar (SHTB), was modified to conduct the dynamic experiments. Semiconductor strain gages were used to measure the low levels of the transmitted signal from pig skin. A pulse sha...

In the latest literature attention is drawn to the role of skin changes during dermatological diseases in patients’ interpersonal relations. This is because many skin diseases are associated with severity of skin changes which are very often visible. Moreover, skin is important in human aesthetics and appearance. Because of this, the skin plays key roles for interpersonal communication, and rea...