Human labia majora skin: transepidermal water loss in vivo
Britz, M.B.; Maibach, H.I.
Acta Dermato-Venereologica. Suppl 59(85): 23-25
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0365-8341 PMID: 294097 Document Number: 4209
Transepidermal water (TEW) loss of normal vulvar and flexor forearm skin was measured in 12 subjects. A significantly elevated vulvar TEW loss was demonstrated. Depsite subcutaneous administration of atropine in seven subjects to eliminate eccrine sweating, no alteration in the elevated TEW loss was found. A significant anatomic and/or physiologic uniqueness of vulvar skin is demonstrated and warrants further investigation.
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