As skin ages, it slowly loses its ability to renew and protect. The outermost layer, called the epidermis, becomes thinner.

Two recent studies reveal how skin forms differently across different areas of the body from the face and underarms to the palms of our hands and feet. By profiling the changes in skin, researchers ...

Skin sensing made easier: Improved methods facilitate monitoring of body movement and health Scientists simplify fabrication methods and model human skin structure in designing wearable sensors Date: ...

People go to great lengths to maintain youthful-looking skin with masks, creams and serums. Now, researchers have discovered compounds with anti-aging properties hidden beneath our own skin. The three ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Precise, quantitative measurements of the hydration status of skin can yield important insights into dermatological health and skin structure ...