Measurement of Skin Surface pH

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• Personal Author:
  Du Plessis, J. J. L. ; Stefaniak, Aleksandr B. ; Wilhelm K-P
• Description:
  The acidic nature of the skin surface was recognised more than a century ago and has been measured since 1928. Several non-invasive methods for measuring skin surface pH have been developed ever since and have contributed to our understanding of healthy and diseased skin. This chapter summarises the endogenous physiological, exogenous and environmental factors that influence skin surface pH and its measurement as well as the different measurement methods for skin surface pH, with specific emphasis on the classic planar glass electrode method. Also, practical guidance for measurement of skin surface pH using the planar glass electrode method is provided. Adherence to practical skin surface pH measurement (method) guidelines with due consideration and practicable control of all factors that may affect skin surface pH will ensure credible pH measurement results in our continuous pursuit of understanding especially diseased skin. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Acids Electrophysiology Environment Occupational Health Safety Skin Skin Diseases
• Keywords:
  Acidity Analytical Instruments Analytical Processes Biological Factors Electrophysiological Measurements Environmental Factors Guidelines Hydrogen Ion Activity Physical Properties Physiological Chemistry Physiological Factors Physiological Measurements Skin Diseases Skin Disorders Skin Tests

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• ISBN:
  9783318063844
• ISSN:
  1421-5721
• Publisher:
  S Karger AG
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  RHD - Respiratory Health Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  19-25
• Volume:
  54
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20052596
• Citation:
  Curr Probl Dermatol 2018 Aug; 54:19-25
• Contact Point Address:
  Prof. Johan L. du Plessis, Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI), North-West University, 11 Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom 2520 South Africa
• Email:
  johan.duplessis@nwu.ac.za
• Editor(s):
  Surber C; Abels C; Jemec GBE; Maibach H
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2018
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Current Problems in Dermatology
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:5ab002e71beca5d473c2026392c489b6aaef737b9516927668946942aac6c8bcd580966437239654fdcffdefe1879aa60ce0a9c2d8acb8fa6b1fcf9a1b6429c8
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/212103/cdc_212103_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 228.31 KB ]