Influence of facial threading on various physiological parameters of the skin: non-randomized trial involving adult women in Taiwan



Título del documento: Influence of facial threading on various physiological parameters of the skin: non-randomized trial involving adult women in Taiwan
Revue: Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
Base de datos: PERIÓDICA
Número de sistema: 000422027
ISSN: 0365-0596
Autores: 1
2
Instituciones: 1Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Department of Cosmetic Science, Tainan, Taiwan. China
2National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Design, Yunlin, Taiwan. China
Año:
Periodo: Sep-Oct
Volumen: 93
Número: 5
Paginación: 659-664
País: Brasil
Idioma: Inglés
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Enfoque: Experimental, aplicado
Resumen en inglés Facial threading involves the removal of hairs to restore facial skin smoothness. However, its effectiveness has not been rigorously evaluated. Objective: To evaluate effects of facial threading on skin roughness, hydration, melanin index, and vellus hair on the face, complemented by a subjective evaluation of the tactile feel of the skin and improvement in skin color. Method: Participants who had not used exfoliators for two weeks before the experiment were included. Each participant underwent one session of facial threading every 21 days, for a total of 3 sessions. A three-dimensional skin roughness instrument and a multifunctional skin testing system were used to evaluate changes in roughness, hydration, and pigmentation on the forehead, cheeks, and corners of the mouth. A photomicrographic camera was used to record changes in vellus hair. Subjective reports of skin smoothness and color were recorded. Result: Eighteen participants completed the study. Facial threading produced a significant decrease in skin roughness on the forehead (22.42%, p = .013), right cheek (77%, p = .02), and left corner of the mouth (33.02%, p = .001). Subjective improvement in tactile feel of the skin and coloring were reported. Study Limitations: The study did not include randomization, with further limitations of a small sample size and a single site. Conclusion: Facial threading reduced skin roughness by 26.74% after three threading sessions, with improved subjective assessment of tactile feel and coloring. Future research should include a comparison with other cosmetic products with similar beautifying effects or a control group
Disciplinas: Medicina
Palabras clave: Dermatología,
Depilación,
Cara,
Cuidado de la piel
Keyword: Dermatology,
Depilation,
Face,
Skin care
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