ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025
Objectification of Skin Firmness: In Vivo Evaluation of 300 Women in Relation to Age.
Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Comparative effects of MKARE® eggshell membrane and hydrolyzed collagen as nutricosmetics on skin biophysical properties: a randomized clinical trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Trial
- Objectification of Skin Glow: In Vivo Evaluation of 300 Women in Relation to Age.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Objectification of Skin Surface Evenness: In Vivo Evaluation of 300 Women in Relation to Age.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization in Skin Quality: A Narrative Review.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe concept of "skin quality" (SQ) has gained widespread attention, with a recent international consensus defining it and outlining four "emergent perceptual categories" (EPCs), each accompanied by specific parameters and associated measurement methods. No research has confirmed whether the parameters linked to these EPCs vary objectively with age. This gap in data is significant, as understanding how these parameters correlate with age could be essential for creating an objective, age-adjusted classification of SQ.
aimThe aim of this study was to investigate the EPC skin firmness in female facial and non-facial skin in relation to age using biophysical measurements. Reference ranges for objective assessment were determined. PATIENTS/
methodsThree hundred healthy women (20-69 years) were divided into five age groups. The correlation between age and skin firmness measured by Cutometer and Corneometer (Courage+Khazaka electronic GmbH, Cologne, Germany) devices was evaluated across five anatomical sites: forehead, cheek, neck, décolleté, and the hand. Percentiles were used to generate reference ranges.
resultsStatistical analysis discloses that R2 (U
conclusionsR2, R5, and R7 are reliable indicators of age-related changes in skin firmness, with established reference ranges that can aid in treatment decisions and SQ assessments.
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