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Confocal Raman spectroscopy: In vivo measurement of physiological skin parameters - A pilot study.
J Dermatol Sci. 2017 Dec; 88(3):280-288.JD

Abstract

BACKGROUND

In vivo application of confocal Raman spectroscopy (CRS) allows non-invasive depth measurement of the skin. Thereby obtained knowledge of the skin composition is essential to reliably assess the actual skin state. Besides other components, the skin cholesterol concentration is of interest; however, little is known about its connection to the cholesterol concentration quantified in venous blood.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, the skin composition of the volar forearm was characterised in vivo using CRS. In particular, the potential of CRS as a non-invasive method to determine cholesterol levels was validated.

METHODS

Raman spectra of the volar forearm of 15 participants were recorded twice within two weeks. Depth concentration profiles for major skin components were generated. Stratum corneum (SC) thickness was calculated from water concentration profiles. In order to examine the usability of dermal CRS for cholesterol level determination, results were compared to fasting total cholesterol values in venous blood as determined by an enzymatic method.

RESULTS

Depth concentration profiles for the skin components of interest showed a comparable curve progression for the participants. It was possible to link changes in concentration to physiological processes. Moreover, age-related differences could be found. Several novel mathematical approaches for the comparison of the skin cholesterol content and the blood cholesterol concentration have been developed. However, no correlation passed the Bonferroni multiple testing correction.

CONCLUSION

CRS serves as useful tool for the in vivo monitoring of skin components and hydration. Concentration depth profiles provide information about the current skin condition. No distinct correlation between the skin and blood cholesterol concentration was found within the scope of the present study. Concerning this matter, the heterogeneous distribution of cholesterol in the skin may be a factor influencing these results.

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Binder L
University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Althanstraβe 14, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
SheikhRezaei S
Medical University of Vienna, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Baierl A
University of Vienna, Department for Statistics and Operations Research, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Gruber L
University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Althanstraβe 14, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Wolzt M
Medical University of Vienna, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
Valenta C
University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Althanstraβe 14, 1090 Vienna, Austria; University of Vienna, Research Platform 'Characterisation of Drug Delivery Systems on Skin and Investigation of Involved Mechanisms', Vienna, Austria. Electronic address: claudia.valenta@univie.ac.at.

MeSH

AdultCholesterolFemaleForearmHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsSkinSkin Physiological PhenomenaSpectrum Analysis, RamanWaterYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Evaluation Study
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

28826690

Citation

Binder, Lisa, et al. "Confocal Raman Spectroscopy: in Vivo Measurement of Physiological Skin Parameters - a Pilot Study." Journal of Dermatological Science, vol. 88, no. 3, 2017, pp. 280-288.
Binder L, SheikhRezaei S, Baierl A, et al. Confocal Raman spectroscopy: In vivo measurement of physiological skin parameters - A pilot study. J Dermatol Sci. 2017;88(3):280-288.
Binder, L., SheikhRezaei, S., Baierl, A., Gruber, L., Wolzt, M., & Valenta, C. (2017). Confocal Raman spectroscopy: In vivo measurement of physiological skin parameters - A pilot study. Journal of Dermatological Science, 88(3), 280-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.08.002
Binder L, et al. Confocal Raman Spectroscopy: in Vivo Measurement of Physiological Skin Parameters - a Pilot Study. J Dermatol Sci. 2017;88(3):280-288. PubMed PMID: 28826690.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Confocal Raman spectroscopy: In vivo measurement of physiological skin parameters - A pilot study. AU - Binder,Lisa, AU - SheikhRezaei,Safoura, AU - Baierl,Andreas, AU - Gruber,Lukas, AU - Wolzt,Michael, AU - Valenta,Claudia, Y1 - 2017/08/10/ PY - 2017/01/23/received PY - 2017/07/31/revised PY - 2017/08/02/accepted PY - 2017/8/23/pubmed PY - 2018/7/22/medline PY - 2017/8/23/entrez KW - Cholesterol KW - Confocal raman spectroscopy KW - Non-invasive measurement KW - Stratum corneum SP - 280 EP - 288 JF - Journal of dermatological science JO - J Dermatol Sci VL - 88 IS - 3 N2 - BACKGROUND: In vivo application of confocal Raman spectroscopy (CRS) allows non-invasive depth measurement of the skin. Thereby obtained knowledge of the skin composition is essential to reliably assess the actual skin state. Besides other components, the skin cholesterol concentration is of interest; however, little is known about its connection to the cholesterol concentration quantified in venous blood. OBJECTIVE: In this study, the skin composition of the volar forearm was characterised in vivo using CRS. In particular, the potential of CRS as a non-invasive method to determine cholesterol levels was validated. METHODS: Raman spectra of the volar forearm of 15 participants were recorded twice within two weeks. Depth concentration profiles for major skin components were generated. Stratum corneum (SC) thickness was calculated from water concentration profiles. In order to examine the usability of dermal CRS for cholesterol level determination, results were compared to fasting total cholesterol values in venous blood as determined by an enzymatic method. RESULTS: Depth concentration profiles for the skin components of interest showed a comparable curve progression for the participants. It was possible to link changes in concentration to physiological processes. Moreover, age-related differences could be found. Several novel mathematical approaches for the comparison of the skin cholesterol content and the blood cholesterol concentration have been developed. However, no correlation passed the Bonferroni multiple testing correction. CONCLUSION: CRS serves as useful tool for the in vivo monitoring of skin components and hydration. Concentration depth profiles provide information about the current skin condition. No distinct correlation between the skin and blood cholesterol concentration was found within the scope of the present study. Concerning this matter, the heterogeneous distribution of cholesterol in the skin may be a factor influencing these results. SN - 1873-569X UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/28826690/Confocal_Raman_spectroscopy:_In_vivo_measurement_of_physiological_skin_parameters___A_pilot_study_ L2 - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0923-1811(17)30061-0 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -