Oleic acid-induced interleukin-36γ: A possible link between facial skin redness and sebum.

Background: Redness of the facial skin is an important cosmetic concern. Although qualitative and quantitative modifications of sebum on the skin surface are major pathogenic factors of chronic inflammatory skin conditions, the relationship between skin redness, sebum, and mild inflammation on the cheeks of healthy subjects remains elusive.

Aims: We aimed to explore the correlation between cheek redness and sebum and inflammatory cytokines in the stratum corneum (SC) of healthy subjects.

Wearable Artificial Fingers With Skin Vibration and Multi-Axis Force Sensors.

Tactile sensations are based on stimulation elicited on the skin through mechanical interactions between the skin and an object. Hence, it is important to consider skin properties as well as objects. In this article, we aim to develop wearable artificial fingers for quantitative evaluations reflecting individual differences in human fingers.