• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.162-168
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• 2015

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) seed is widely used as a traditional medicine in countries of Asia. Among many functions of the lotus seed, one interesting activity is its skin protection from the sunlight and scar. In this study, we focused on the skin protective property of lotus seed tea against ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation. Two groups of a hairless mouse model, water as control (water group) and lotus seed tea (LST group), were administrated a fluid drink water for six months. After 6 month of administration, UVB exposure was carried out to both groups for another 3 months. During and after the administration, the skin moisture content and the morphological and histopathological analyses through biopsy were carried out. Prior to UVB irradiation, no significant difference was discovered in the skin moisture content for the water group and LST group (P<0.05). However, drastic changes were observed after the UVB treatment. The LST group showed a clear evidence of skin protection compared to the control group (P<0.05). The moisture content, epidermal and horny layer thickness, and protein carbonyl values all revealed that the intake of the lotus seed tea enhanced protection against UVB exposure. As a result, the long-term intake of the lotus seed tea showed the effect of preventing loss of skin moisture, mitigating the formation of abnormal keratinocytes, and contributing to protein oxidation inhibition.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.1-21
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• 1995

본 연구는 세포 간지질이 주성분인 세라마이즈, 콜레스테롤, 콜레스테롤 에스텔, 스쿠알란, 레시친, 왁스 지방산을 팽윤 반응에 의하여 다중라멜라 소구체를 제조하였다. AHAsomes과 마이크로 플루다이저를 사용하여 MLV 형성에 대한 특성을 조사 하였다. 다중라멜라 소구체는 Polyol과 수상을 서서히 첨가하고, 마이크로 플루다이저를 사용함에 의해 자연스럽게 형성된다. 실제적으로 이 AHAsomes system의 형성은 방부제가 필요하지 않고, 활성 미용 성분을 침투시켰다. 친수성 활성 성분인 말릭산, 타타릭산, 락틱산, 알란토인, 우레아 그리고 소수성 미용 성분인 비타민-E 아세테이트, 비타민-A 팔미테이트를 캡슐화시켰다. MLV형성 조건은 마이크로플루다이저에 3회 통과하였으며, 베지클의 입자크기의 범위는 50-523nm이었다. 응용으로, 일반적인 O/W 에멀젼과 AHAsomes 크림을 사용하여 발바닥의 각질제거 효과를 비교하였다. 3개월동안 사용하여 주름은 15.8%, 피부 탄력은 3배정도 회복되었다. 이것을 Image Analyzer와 Cutometer로 확인하였다.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.79-93
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• 1996

The differentiation of nail matrix and fine structure of matrix cells were studied with light and electron microscope using specimens from nails of thumb finger in Korean fetuses 14 to 24 weeks old. Fetal nail matrix consisted of two horizontal layers, thicker ventral and thinner dorsal matrices, originating from invagination of epidermis in proximal nail field. Matrix being generally thicker in its distal region than the apex became gradually thickened with increase of the fetal age. Each matrix consisted of single layer of basal cells and multiple layers of squamous cells which are arranged close to and parallel to the central axis of the nail mairix. The process of keratinization of fetal nail matrix was noted to be occured concurrently in the ventral and dorsal matrices along the central axis of matrix toward distal and dorsal direction. Squamous cells became matured with accumulation of tonofilaments, increase of keratohyalin granules, discharge of membrane coating granules, and narrowing of intercellular spaces, thickening of plasma membrane and finally being transformed into horny cells of nail plate. Horny cells of nail plate filled with fibrous elements in the electron dense amorphous substance. These findings of keratinization process of fetal nail matrix appeared to be similar to those of keratinization in epidermis and inner root sheath of the hair. In the nail matrix, however, corresponding region to the keratogenous zone of growing hair follicle was not observed. Vacuolated squamous cells of nail matrix seen on light microscopy was considered to be artefactual product, but squamous cells with condensed small nuclei rarely found adjacent nail plate was considered to be one of the squamous cells with unknown function. Proximal end of nail plate was observed on dorsal surface of nail field distal to the proximal nail fold at 14 and 16 weeks old human embryos. Proximal prolongation of the proximal end of nail plate was occured with advancing fetal age and afterward 21 weeks nail plate invaded into nail matrix. Melanin granule containing cells and Merkel cells were present only on the basal layer of dorsal nail matirx.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.444-449
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• 2008

This study aims at compensation of the skin moisture level using skin impedance and SR factor. SR factor is related with the current diffusion into the skin layer. To efficiently analyze the current diffusion on the skin model, we used an electromagnetic simulation program called Ansys 10.0 Emag. We confirmed that the measured value decreases as the electric current gets more diffused to the layer below the horny layer. In order to conduct actual experiments based on the simulated result, we manufactured special electrodes with 24 pins by arranging 0.8mm-diameter electrodes every 0.5mm, in a $3{\times}8$ array. By simultaneously achieving both impedance value and SR value of skin with the manufactured electrodes, we compared the skin moisture level using the existing equipment to the skin moisture level applied using the skin impedance as well as the SR factor developed in this study. The correlation coefficient between the skin moisture level achieved from the existing equipment and the reference value was 0.615 (p<0.01), whereas the correlation coefficient between the skin moisture achieved from the regression equation in this study was 0.677 (p<0.01). Accordingly, it was confirmed that applying SR factor additionally improves the moisture level more precisely.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.533-541
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• 2004

아토피 피부염은 다른 말로 태열이라고도 하며, 유아 시기에서부터 성인까지 광범위한 연령층에 병변의 특징적인 분포 그리고 개인적 혹은 가족적인 병력을 가진 특히 유전적 소인을 보이는 질환으로 심한 가려움증과 건조증 등을 동반하는 일종의 재발성, 만성의 알레르기성 습진을 말한다. 그 유병율은 매우 흔하여 어린이의 약 $9~12\%$ 에서발생한다. 그러나 최근에는 사회 자연환경의 변화와 음식문화의 변화, 삶의 방식의 변화에 의해서 계속 증가하는 추세를 보이고 있다. 인간의 피부는 외부 환경으로부터의 물리적, 화학적 자극에 대한 장벽기능의 역할을 하는데 아토피 피부염 환자의 피부는 각질층에서의 피부 장벽기능 및 수분유지 기능이 감소되어 있고 이러한 기능 장애의 원인으로 최근 연구에 의하면 세라마이드의 감소에 따른 것으로 밝혀지고 있다. 세라마이드는 스핑고신에 지방산이 연결되어 있는 구조를 가지고 있는 스핑고 지질의 일종이다. 세라마이드는 피부 각질층을 구성하는 각질세포간 지질 중 약 $40\%$를 차지하며, 수분 증발을 억제하는 지질 방어벽 역할과 각질층의 정연한 구조를 유지하게 하는 기능을 가지고 있다. 피부 각질층은 각화된 세포가 벽돌모양의 다층 구조로 구성되어 있으며 이러한 각화세포는 세라마이드, 콜레스테롤, 유리 지방산에 의해 견고히 결합되어 있다 따라서 이 세라마이드가 함유된 크림이나 연고를 아토피 피부염 환자에 도포함으로써 환자의 피부 장벽기능의 복구에 도움을 주어 아토피 피부염을 치료할 수 있다는 보고가 있다. 본 연구는 아토피 피부염 전용화장품으로서 아토피 피부에서 피부장벽을 복구하는데 기여한다고 증명된 각질 세포간 지질 성분들(세라마이드, 콜레스테롤, 유리지방산)을 포함하는 유액제품과 피부 면역조절과 항 염증 효과가 있다고 보고된 베타글루칸, 신이화 추출물 감초 추출물 등을 포함하는 세럼형태의 액상제품으로 구성된 두 가지 제품을 아토피 피부염 환자에게 도포하게 하여 그 제품의 안전성과 유효성을 확인하여 보았다. 그리고 그 제품이 새로운 시장인 아토피 피부염 전용 보습화장품으로서의 시장진입 가능성을 확인하여 보았다.

• Design & Manufacturing
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.25-29
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• 2016

Recently, a hyaluronic acid micro needle patch for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes has been used by attaching directly to the skin with a pattern having a micro needle shape of 1/3 thickness of hair. These products are attracting attention as an innovative product that maximizes the effect by activating the active ingredient in the skin in the deep skin without blocking the horny layer because the micro needle shape exists on the patch surface so that it can penetrate effectively to the skin. Currently, DAB (droplet air blowing) or MEMS technology is used to make pattern shapes for patches. Because of this technology, manufacturing time is long and manufacturing cost is high, so we tried to develop the mold technology to machine the microneedle shape directly to the metal. In this study, we first fabricated a needle pattern with a quadrangular pyramid shape and finally produced a conical needle pattern.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2015

Skin is the soft outer covering of vertebrates that provides protection from pathogenic infection, physical damage, or UV irradiation, and controls body temperature and water content. In this study, we examined the effects of oral intake of kimchi-derived Lactobacillus plantarum K8 lysates on skin moisturizing. In an in vitro study, we observed that the hyaluronic acid content increased in HaCaT cells treated with L. plantarum K8 lysates. Oral administration of L. plantarum K8 lysates effectively attenuated the horny layer formation and decreased epidermal thickening in DNCB-treated SKH-1 hairless mice skin. The damage to barrier function was reduced after 8 weeks of oral administration of L. plantarum K8 lysates as compared with that in the atopic dermatitis mice. For the test with volunteers, we manufactured experimental candy containing 2.1% L. plantarum K8 lysates, while control candy did not contain bacterial lysate. A significant increase in hydration in the experimental candy-administered group as compared with the control candy-administered group was observed on the face after 4 and 8 weeks, and on the forearm after 4 weeks. Decreases in horny layer thickness and TEWL value were observed on the face and forearm of the experimental group. Together, the in vitro cell line and in vivo mouse studies revealed that L. plantarum K8 lysates have a moisturizing effect. A clinical research study with healthy volunteers also showed an improvement in barrier repair and function when volunteers took L. plantarum K8 lysates-containing candy. Thus, our results suggest that L. plantarum K8 lysates may help to improve skin barrier function.

• Journal of Mycology and Infection
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.111-114
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• 2018

A 19-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic cutaneous discoloration on her nape. Dermatological examination revealed localized dark brown to dark pigmented velvety macules and patches. She denied a past medical history, except for a 7-kg weight gain over a 6-months period. Histopathologically, the specimen showed hyperkeratosis, epidermal hyperplasia, mild acanthosis, and papillomatosis. In addition, keratin material and fungal spore were noted between the papilloma ridges. Periodic acid-Schiff special stain showed a positive result for the fungal spore in the horny layer. She was treated with a daily oral dose of terbinafine and topical flutrimazole. After 12 weeks of treatment, she is currently under observation without pigmentation and adverse effect. We considered the initial diagnosis as acanthosis nigricans because of weight gain, similar clinical features, and histological findings. However, the final diagnosis was hyperkeratotic head and neck Malassezia dermatosis considering the presence of yeast and the dramatic improvement after antifungal treatment. To the best of our knowledge, hyperkeratotic head and neck Malassezia dermatosis is not well characterized in the literature. It is an unusual variant of pityriasis versicolor. The skin lesion appears brown to dark, scaly, and hyperkeratotic macules and patches located on the face and neck. Here, we reported an unusual case of hyperkeratotic head and neck Malassezia dermatosis.

• 대한화장품학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한화장품학회 2003년도 IFSCC Conference Proceeding Book II
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• pp.268-279
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• 2003

The nano capsulation of the ceramide was a technique that capsulated ceramide III and tocopheryl linoleate at the mono-vesicle, so as to act the horny layer in skin. It was used 0.5-5.0 wt% of hydrogenated lecithin and 0.01~2.00 wt% of lysolecithin as the membrane-strengthen agents of the mono-vesicle, 5.0~10 wt% of propylene glycol and 5.0~10.0 wt% of ethyl alcohol made by high-pressure Microfluidizer. To enhance the moisturizing efficacy and treat an atopy skin, used ceramide III and tocopheryl linoleate as the active ingredients, and it was made the nano-capsule that synthetic emulsifiers were free. The optimal condition of capsulation of nano ceramide was as follows. The conditions were 3 times at 1,000bar and 60-7$0^{\circ}C$. The particle size showed 63.1$\pm$7.34 nm such as the transparence water as the results for measuring by the laser light scattering. A zeta potential value was -55.1$\pm$0.84 ㎷. The result of the clinical test, the moisturizing effect (in-vivo, n=8, p-value<0.05) was improved 21.15% compared to control, as well as it was improved 36.31 % before the treatment. Moreover, the effectiveness of atopy skin indicated positive reaction that patients were 10 volunteers.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.570-574
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• 2005

Keratoacanthoma is a benign, self-limited epithelial lesion that closely resembles Squamous cell carcinoma(SCC). Keratoacanthoma occur primarily exposed skin in male patients over 45 years of ages. although etiology is unknown, sunlight, genetic, and human papillomavirus factor have been considered. in clinical feature, rapid enlargement occurs over 4$\sim$8 weeks, resulting ultimately in a hemispheric, firm, elevated, asymptomatic nodule that contains a central plug of keratin. When fully developed, the keratoacanthoma contains a core of keratin surrounded by a concentric collar of raised skin. Over the next 4$\sim$8 weeks, static lesion persists. Then undergoes spontaneous regression over the next 6$\sim$8weeks period by expulsion of the keratin core with resorption of the mass. In histologic feature, Keratoacanthoma consists of hyperplastic squamous epithelium growing into the underlying connective tissue. The surface is covered by a thickened layer of parakeratin with central plugging. Epithelium cell shows dysplastic features and the margins the normal adjacent epithelium is elevated. The differential diagnosis includes SCC. Keratoacanthoma present as a exophytic lesion with horny keratin occupying a depression on the top of the lesion, persists static period and undergoes rapid growth compared with SCC. Keratoacanthoma is usually treated by surgical excision or curettage of the base, spontaneous regression does not occur in every case. A 60 years old male who present facial lesion visit our hospital and surgical excision was done. Biopsy result was keratoacanthoma. We report case with review of literatures.