title: Frictional properties of skin.
abstract: To gain a more fundamental understanding of the frictional properties of skin, various parameters (hydration, oils, surfactants, etc) affecting skin friction were evaluated using a rotational friction technique. The rotational device utilized a motor-driven wheel. The wheel and drive shaft were connected to the motor through a flexible rubber coupling in such a way that friction encountered by the wheel caused a lateral displacement of the drive shaft which was monitored by a photocell and recorded on a strip-chart recorder.
mesh_terms: D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D006801:Humans; D009821:Oils; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D009821:Oils; D014867:Water; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols