title: [Measurements of skin elasticity in normal persons and in patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency].
abstract: The results of our measurements of skin elasticity with light charges do not support the notion of a cutaneous pump mechanism. Similarly, they do not agree with the claim that the skin acts in the same way as an elastic stocking. The loss of elasticity in cases of chronic venous insufficiency is probably due to persistent dermal oedema.
mesh_terms: D004548:Elasticity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology*
vernacular_title: Mesures de l'élasticité de la peau chez des personnes normales et chez des malades souffrant d'une insuffisance veineuse chronique.