Ceramides and barrier function in healthy skin

Jakob Mutanu Jungersted, Lars Hellgren, Julie Kaae Høgh, Tue Drachmann, Gregor Jemec, Tove Agner

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    Abstract

    Lipids in the stratum corneum are key components in the barrier function of the skin. Changes in lipid composition related to eczematous diseases are well known, but limited data are available on variations within healthy skin. The objective of the present study was to compare ceramide subgroups and ceramide/cholesterol ratios in young, old, male and female healthy skin. A total of 55 participants with healthy skin was included in the study. Lipid profiles were correlated with transepidermal water loss and with information on dry skin from a questionnaire including 16 people. No statistically significant differences were found between young and old skin for ceramide subgroups or ceramide/cholesterol ratios, and there was no statistically significant correlation between answers about dry skin and ceramide levels. Interestingly, a statistically significant higher ceramide/cholesterol ratio was found for men than for women (p = 0.02).
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftActa Dermato Venereologica
    Vol/bind90
    Udgave nummer4
    Sider (fra-til)350-3
    Antal sider4
    ISSN0001-5555
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 1 jul. 2010

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