Measurement of human skin moisture in the near infrared region from 1100 nm to 2200 nm by using a portable system

  • Suh, Eun-Jung (College of Pharmacy, Dongduk Women′s University) ;
  • Ahn, Jhii-Weon (College of Pharmacy, Dongduk Women′s University) ;
  • Woo, Young-Ah (College of Pharmacy, Dongduk Women′s University) ;
  • Kim, Hyo-Jin (College of Pharmacy, Dongduk Women′s University)
  • Published : 2003.04.01

Abstract

Skin Moisture is an important factor in skin health. Measurement of moisture content can provide diagnostic information on the condition of skin. In this study, a photo diode array type near infrared spectroscopy was used to determine skin moisture. Diffuse reflectance spectra were collected and transformed to absorbance using 1-nm stepsize over the wavelength range of 1100 nm to 2200 nm. (omitted)

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