Skin Research and Technology, Volume 30, Issue 5, May 2024.

Abstract Background The incidence rates of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) skin cancers are rising, while the current diagnostic process is time-consuming. We describe the development of a novel approach to high-throughput sampling of tissue lipids using electroporation-based biopsy, termed e-biopsy. We report...

Skin Research and Technology, Volume 30, Issue 5, May 2024.

Abstract Background The human nail has a three-layered structure. Although it would be useful to quantitatively evaluate the changes in deformability of the nail due to various surface treatments, few studies have been conducted. Methods The effects of two types of surface treatment—a chemically acting nail softener and a physically acting nail...

Skin Research and Technology, Volume 30, Issue 5, May 2024.

Abstract Background Emerging observational studies showed an association between dyslipidemia and aging. However, it remains unclear whether this association is causal, particularly in the case of Asians, which are aging more rapidly than other continents. Given the visible manifestations of aging often include changes in facial appearance, the objective...