This paper reviews the advances made in recent years on modeling approaches and
experimental techniques to characterize the mechanical properties of human skin. The skin …

Existing tissue adhesives and sealants are far from satisfactory when applied on wet and
dynamic tissues. Herein, we report a strategy for designing a biodegradable, super-strong …

This review describes the principles of skin friction and wear for the benefit of sports
scientists, engineers and clinicians. Skin exhibits complex behaviour, defying tribological …

Ultrasound (US) or sonography is the most common diagnostic non-invasive imaging
method, which is estimated to account for more than a third of all diagnostic procedures …

Phthalates, which are widely used in industrial products, can be dermally absorbed into the
human body and harm human health. In this study, we measured the levels of phthalates in …

Physical discomfort of earplug is a common complaint, so much so it jeopardizes the health
and safety of workers, resulting in frequent noncompliance to proper wearing of earplugs. A …

The use of close-fitting PPE is essential to prevent exposure to dispersed airborne matter,
including the COVID-19 virus. The current pandemic has increased pressure on healthcare …

Sebum is an important component of the skin that has attracted attention in many fields,
including dermatology and cosmetics. Pore expansion due to sebum on the skin can lead to …

Objectives In clinical neurophysiology practice, various methods of stimulation can be used
to activate small-diameter nociceptive cutaneous afferents located in the epidermis. These …

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) offers a wealth of information regarding human skin. In this
study, we established a dynamic skin spectral reflectance model (DSSR) relating the …