Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing How to Set up a Scientific Stu
Assessment of skin physiology is moving rapidly away from a purely descriptive approach as we gain a deeper understanding of biophysical and biochemical processes in the stratum corneum, such as those relating to its barrier function and hydration. As a r
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Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing How to Set up a Scientific Study in Skin Physiology
Dr. Joachim W. Fluhr Charité – University Clinic Department of Dermatology and Allergology Center of Experimental and Cutaneous Physiology Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin Germany [email protected]
ISBN: 978-3-642-05066-4
e-ISBN: 978-3-642-05067-1
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-05067-1 Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2010933087 © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Violations are liable to prosecution under the German Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publishers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information about dosage and application contained in this book. In every individual case the user must check such information by consulting the relevant literature. Cover design: eStudioCalamar, Figueres/Berlin Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
The idea of “practical guidebook” was born after a hands-on workshop where several participants asked about a recommendation for reading of practical aspects. The current handbooks offer a plethora of scientific overviews and cover the broad spectrum of noninvasive measurement devices for cosmetic skin testing. However, practical aspects of performing cosmetic aspects are not always covered. Also, the published guidelines do not always cover the day-to-day questions arising during the preparation, performance, and evaluation of clinical studies. The aim of the present book is to provide practical guidance for scientists, especially those new in the field or those who face practical problems with their studies. New lab members should have a useful first-to-read source at hand. I would also like to honor some “corner stones” in the development of modern biophysical instrumentation such as Rony Marks, Harvey Blank, Pierre Agache, Gary Grove, Jorgen Serup, Howard Maibach, Peter Elsner, Enzo Berardesca, Albert Kligman, and the most innovative company in the field, Courage & Khazaka. Some of them have played an important role in the development of my personal career. I would like to thank all authors of this book. Without their dedicated contributions this project would not
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