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Title: SUNLIGHT AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING THE THICKNESS OF EPIDERMIS

Journal Article · · Journal of Investigative Dermatology (U.S.)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/jid.1962.115· OSTI ID:4132457

Measurements of epidermal thickness were made on 28 human volunteers. Shortening of rete ridges was found in exposed white skin but was not seen in unexposed skin nor in Negroes. Differences in epidermal thickness related to age, sex, complexion, or variation in sunlight exposure were not statistically significant. (P.C.H.)

Research Organization:
Baylor Univ., Houston, Tex.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-18-008167
OSTI ID:
4132457
Journal Information:
Journal of Investigative Dermatology (U.S.), Vol. Vol: 39; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English