Guidelines for measurement of skin colour and erythema. A report from the Standardization Group of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis.
This report reviews individual-related variables (age, sex, race, anatomical site, skin surface properties), intra- and interindividual variation (temporal, physical and mental activity, orthostatic effect, menstrual cycle/menopause), environment-related variables (light conditions, temperature) and various instrument-related variables that influence skin colour. CIE colorimetry (Minolta Chroma Meter) and spectrophotometric measurement (Derma Spectrometer) are considered. The guidelines give recommendations for measuring conditions and procedures.
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Department of Dermatological Research, Leo Pharmaceutical Products, Ballerup, Denmark.
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Lahti
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Wilhelm
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Takiwaki
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Serup
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003124:Colorimetry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004890:Erythema / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods*; D012015:Reference Standards; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013053:Spectrophotometry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods