Bioengineering of the Skin: Skin Biomechanics

Elsner, Peter (Editor)/ Berardesca, Enzo (Editor)/ Wilhelm, Klaus P. (Editor)/ Maibach, Howard I. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0849375215 / ISBN 13: 9780849375217

Published by Informa Healthcare, 2001

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1st edition. 320 pages. 9.50x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bioengineering of the Skin: Skin Biomechanics
• Publisher: Informa Healthcare
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849375215
• ISBN 13: 9780849375217
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Since skin forms the interface between the human body and the environment, its mechanical properties are important in health and disease. Bioengineering of the Skin: Skin Biomechanics gives a thorough introduction in the biological basis of skin biomechanics. It explains the non-invasive methods that allow measurement of the mechanical properties of the skin focusing on commercially available instruments. Written by internationally leading experts in the field of non-invasive measurement technology of the skin, this volume describes the anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, and pathology of skin biomechanics. It explains in detail how to measure skin mechanic properties and how to use these measurements in the development of drugs and cosmetics.

About the Author

Peter Elsner, Enzo Berardesca, Klaus P. Wilhelm, Howard I. Maibach