Smart Skins

002 | Research

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At pressures of 100mbar to 200mbar, no significant changes were discovered. After reaching to 400-600, the tools and TEWL (Trans-epidermal water loss), significant changes were read. It is shown, according to the table below, that the elasticity was decreased a little after stripping in one direction. When the skin went under extreme pressures, the water permeability of the epidermis mechanical properties changed.

When using the Dermaflex, the TEWL was increased, affecting the barrier of the skin. As the stripping continued, this further dehydrated the epidermis, making it more susceptible to a dry, cracking, and tearing of the skin. Furthermore, it shows that the skin can uphold its integrity during low lying stresses to a point. If the skin undergoes more stress where dehydration occurs, this weakens the mechancial properties, resulting in a weaker barrier. The test shows that a human healthy skin can resist damage up 200 mbar (20,000-N/m2) but anything after that, it will suffer excessive wear and tear. If the skin is furthered dehydrated, then the creases and wrinkles in the skin will be more rigid, cracking the skin, absorbing less, and increase permeability exposure.

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