Guidelines for transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measurement
- 1 March 1990
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Contact Dermatitis
- Vol. 22 (3), 164-178
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1990.tb01553.x
Abstract
This report reviews individual-related variables, environment-related variables and instrument-related variables, with a focus on the Evaporimeter EPI (ServoMed). Start-up and use is described, and guidelines for good laboratory practice given.Keywords
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