Publications by authors named "Simen H Nilsen"

Background/purpose: Water absorption is important for the overall function of keratinized tissues like the stratum corneum and nail. Hence, measurement of water sorption dynamics and water content of these tissues is of great interest.

Methods: We have studied water sorption and electrical properties of a human nail in a measuring cell where the temperature and relative hydration could be controlled.

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