• 대한가정학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.69-78
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• 1985

The effects of the garlic preparation on the response of normal and cancer-stricken mice were studied. Food consumption of skin cancer-stricken group decrease more rapidly than that of normal group as cancer of skin develops, but here was no observable change in garlic groups. The rate of weight of increase was the highest in skin cancer-stricken group whereas that of garlic groups was reduced. The feed efficiency ratio was found to be very high in the normal group, whereas that in other goups after inculation of cancer cell was lower. The total protein content of serum was the highest in skin cancer-stricken group was observed to have more conspicuous tumor than other groups, the simultaneous administration of experimental diet and but inoculation of cancer cell produced more severe tumours. It appears that the garlic may exhibit the tendency to reduce the propagation of skin cancer of mice.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2015

Abnormal changes in skin color induce significant cosmetic problems and affect quality of life. There are two groups of abnormal change in skin color; hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. Hyperpigmentation, darkening skin color by excessive pigmentation, is a major concern for Asian people with yellowe-brown skin. A variety of hypopigmenting agents have been used, but treating the hyperpigmented condition is still challenging and the results are often discouraging. Panax ginseng has been used traditionally in eastern Asia to treat various diseases, due to its immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, antioxidative, and antitumor activities. Recently, several reports have shown that extract, powder, or some constituents of ginseng could inhibit melanogenesis in vivo or in vitro. The underlying mechanisms of antimelanogenic properties in ginseng or its components include the direct inhibition of key enzymes of melanogenesis, inhibition of transcription factors or signaling pathways involved in melanogenesis, decreasing production of inducers of melanogenesis, and enhancing production of antimelanogenic factor. Although there still remain some controversial issues surrounding the antimelanogenic activity of ginseng, especially in its effect on production of proinflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide, these recent findings suggest that ginseng and its constituents might be potential candidates for novel skin whitening agents.

• The International Journal of Costume Culture
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.124-131
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• 2005

This study focused on the change of skin temperature by the emissivity and emission power of far-infrared for conformant far infrared effect to naked eyes. The study method is to manufacture the bra pad by each concentration on far-infrared materials of illite powder $(K,H_3O)AI_2(Si,Al)_4O_{10}(H_2O,OH)_2)$, liquid alumina ($Al_2O_3$), the extracted liquid from 29 kind of medical plants, then, measured change of skin temperature. Result are as follows. Far-infrared were emitted each $90.2\%,\;90.1\%,\;89.7\%$ from the illite powder, liquid alumina, extracted liquid from medical plants. When the testee weared the bra pad, the temperature of coated bra pad was $0.5^{\circ}C$ higher than the non finished bra pad. Washing fastness on far-infrared finishing was better dope addition method than coating method.

• 센서학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.30-36
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• 1995

교통사고의 가장 큰 원인 중의 하나는 운전자의 각성수준의 저하이다. 적절한 각성수준을 갖는 운전자 만이 자동차를 안전하게 운전하여 목적지에 도착할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 운전자의 각성도를 측정하기 위하여 피부 임피던스를 이용한 측정 시스템을 구성하고 이를 이용하여 6인의 피검자의 피부 임피던스의 변화와 뇌파를 동시에 측정하여 각성수준의 변화에 따른 세 측정 요소간의 상관관계를 검토하고 피부임피던스 지표를 구하였으며 측정에 따른 문제점들을 분석하여 운전자의 각성도 측정 및 평가와 모니터 개발을 위한 기초적인 연구를 하였다.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.214-221
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• 2015

This study considers mean skin temperature to calculate expected temperature using the new heat balance model because the skin temperature is the most important element affecting the heat balance outdoors. For this, we measured the skin temperature in high temperature condition of Korea and applied it to calculate the expected temperature. The calculated expected temperature is compared with the result calculated using previous models which use the estimated mean skin temperature by considering metabolic rate only. Results show that the expected temperatures are higher when measured mean skin temperature is applied to the model, compared to the expected temperature calculated by applying mean skin temperature data calculated using metabolic rate like previous models. The observed mean skin temperature was more suitable for outside conditions and expected temperature is underestimated when mean skin temperature calculated by the equation using metabolic rate is used. The model proposed in this study has a few limitations yet, but it can be applied in various ways to facilitate practical responses to extreme heat.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.10-14
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• 1998

When covering a skin defect of the finger with a local flap is difficult, a vascular island flap is often used. For a palmar skin defect, it is desirable to add a sensory supply to the flap. This report describes a neurovascular island flap that was used to repair a palmar skin defect, the donor skin coming from the dorsal region of the middle phalanx. This flap is elevated with a vascular pedicle of the palmar digital artery and its dorsal skin branch, including the dorsal digital veins, palmar digital nerve and its cutaneous branches. The advantage of this flap are that it can be transferred with ease and without any tension. No special manipulation is required under a microscope and operation can be performed under a simple nerve-block. There if little possibility that the flap itself undergoes ischemic change or congestion. The disadvantage of this flap are that a skin graft is required at the donor skin site and one palmar digital aretery is lost. We think that this neurovascular island flap is one of the useful methods for skin defects that are difficult to cover with a local flap.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2022

Objectives : The purpose of this research was to find out the efficacy of Castanea crenata Inner Shell (CCIS) on the skin by comparing the difference effect between only MTS (microneedle therapy system) and the CCIS essence application after MTS treatment. Methods : The present author performed once a week and total 3 times of MTS treatment. The treatment time took about 5 ~ 10 minutes and the depth of the needle was adjusted according to the participant's skin condition. In the control group, essence base was applied after MTS and in the experimental group, CCIS powder dissolved essence was applied. One week after each treatment, the change of skin condition was measured. Two weeks after the end of the clinical trial, the skin condition was checked again. Results : In the case of the test group and the control group, there was a significant decrease in thermography temperature and there was a significant increase in skin tone. In the case of pores and pigmentation, there was no significant difference on both group. In the case of moisture, there was a significant increase only in the test group. Conclusion : The MTS treatment itself showed good effects on thermography temperature and skin tone. But in the case of the moisture effect, it was much better when the CCIS essence was applied to the skin after MTS treatment. This study suggests that CCIS essence increases the efficacy of MTS on the point of moisture.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.337-343
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• 2014

Background The reconstruction of large skin and soft tissue defects on the lower extremities is challenging. The skin graft is a simple and frequently used method for covering a skin defect. However, poor skin quality and architecture are well-known problems that lead to scar contracture. The collagen-elastin matrix, Matriderm, has been used to improve the quality of skin grafts; however, no statistical and objective review of the results has been reported. Methods Thirty-four patients (23 male and 11 female) who previously received a skin graft and simultaneous application of Matriderm between January 2010 and June 2012 were included in this study. The quality of the skin graft was evaluated using Cutometer, occasionally accompanied by pathologic findings. Results All 34 patients showed good skin quality compared to a traditional skin graft and were satisfied with their results. The statistical data for the measurement of the mechanical properties of the skin were similar to those for normal skin. In addition, there was no change in the engraftment rate. Conclusions The biggest problem of a traditional skin graft is scar contracture. However, the dermal matrix presents an improvement in skin quality with elastin and collagen. Therefore, a skin graft along with a simultaneous application of Matriderm is safe and effective and leads to a significantly better outcome from the perspective of skin elasticity.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.207-213
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• 1996

The kinetic change of electrical resistance of hairless mouse skin as a function of ionic strength of the bathing medium was determined from impedance measurements. After increasing (decreasing) the ionic strength of the bathing medium, resistance decreased (increased) continuously with time, finally reaching an equilibrium value. We have modelled this process, using nonsteady-state diffusion kinetics. The results show semi-quantitative correlation between theoretically derived and experimentally obtained values. Overall, this work provides further mechanistic insight into ion-conduction through the skin.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2009

Objectives : The object of this study is to investigate the balance/imbalance of skin capacitances between left and right meridians, and to analyze the change patterns of electric energy on meridians with the lapse of time. Method : Electric potential was measured on five source points (LU9, PC7, HT7, LI4, SI4) bilaterally for 4 hours. The energy balance/imbalance between left and right was investigated, and the change patterns with time were analyzed. Results and Conclusions : The amplitude of meridian energy on five source points and the energy balance/imbalance between left and right were varied in each individual. When a source point showed a balanced meridian energy bilaterally, the change patterns of meridian energy with time were similar between left and right. While, when it showed an imbalanced energy between left and right, the change patterns of meridian energy were also different between left and right. Through this study, we proposed a new diagnostic method of meridian energy.