Probes skin condition
September 1st 2007 Available from SKC, the Dermal
Measurement Unit EDS12 allows
the user to simply and quickly
obtain quantitative data on skin
condition by measuring the
moisture level of the top skin layer
using a non-invasive probe.
SKC says that in most cases low
skin moisture level is evidence that
the skin has been damaged by
contact with irritants or by poor
skin care standards.
An optional TEWL probe
measures the transepidermal water
loss, which is the moisture that
passes through the skin and
evaporates from the surface. If the
barrier of the skin is in poor
condition, it is more susceptible to
damage from harmful substances.
The optional Erytherma (redness)
probe is a useful tool to quantify
rashes as it measures the
underlying skin redness.
Data from the EDS 12 can be
used to monitor the workforce,
enabling action to be taken before
any visible sign of skin damage
appears. It can also help identify
workplace areas where there is a
high risk of damage to health from
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