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Table 2 Trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), skin pH, capacitance and sebum measured at follow up (approximately 6 weeks)

From: A phase i study of daily treatment with a ceramide-dominant triple lipid mixture commencing in neonates

Skin parameter

Median (IQR)

TEWL (g/m2/hr)

 

   forearm

9.3 (7.2-10.5)

   forehead

14.3 (8.1-25.4)

pH

 

   forearm

5.1 (4.8-5.4)

   forehead

4.9 (4.7-5.4)

Hydration (forearm)*

45.8 (41.3-46.5)

Sebum (forehead)*

36 (22-85)

  1. * arbitrary units of measurement