Search for dissertations about: "Stratum corneum"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words Stratum corneum.

  2. 16. Biophysical aspects of contact dermatitis and its prevention

    Author : Natalia Kuzmina; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The skin, one of the largest organs of the body, is composed of three layers: the epidermis, dermis and subcutis. The outer most part of the epidermis i.e. READ MORE

  4. 17. Molecular structure of the human skin’s barrier : elucidation, formation and utilization

    Author : Ali Narangifard; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The main focus of this study is the permeation barrier of human skin. Original cryo-electron microscopic images from near native samples of human epidermis was used as the guiding reference to assemble in silico molecular models and also to assess the possibility of their presence in the barrier. READ MORE

  5. 18. Skin barrier responses to moisturizers

    Author : Izabela Buraczewska; Hans Törmä; Marie Lodén; Berit Berne; Magnus Lindberg; Ehrhardt Proksch; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; skin barrier function; moisturizers; long-term treatment; transepidermal water loss; gene expression; skin pH; lipids; urea; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi;

    Abstract : Moisturizers are used in various types of dry skin disorders, but also by people with healthy skin. It is not unusual that use of moisturizers is continued for weeks, months, or even years. READ MORE

  6. 19. Pamoplantar Pustulosis. Pathogenetic Studies with Special Reference to the Role of Nicotine

    Author : Eva Hagforsen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Palmoplantar pustulosis; smoking; sweat gland apparatus; neuropeptides; non-neuronal cholinergic system; nicotinic receptor antibodies; autoimmune disease; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Dermatology and Venerology; dermatologi och venereologi;

    Abstract : Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic disease of unknown pathogenesis. Most of the patients were smokers. High prevalence of a number of autoimmune diseases was observed among the patients (thyroid disease 14%, gluten intolerance 8%, diabetes type 1 3%). Eosinophils and neutrophils were found in large numbers in the pustules. READ MORE

  7. 20. New insights in contact allergy and drug delivery. A study of formulation effects and hapten targets in skin using two-photon fluorescence microscopy

    Author : Carl Simonsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; contact allergy; cubic phases; cutaneous absorption; bromobimane; isothiocyanate; lipid vesicles; nano; pilosebaceous unit; ; two-photon microscopy;

    Abstract : The skin is a remarkable barrier, protecting us from invasion of e.g. harmful microorganisms and UV-radiation. However, the skin is not adopted to resist repeated exposure to the multitude of xenobiotics introduced into modern society. READ MORE