A computerized analysis of intrinsic forces in the skin

The skin of the volar forearm is a site selected for many biometrological studies. We studied the influence of forearm position when evaluating the surface topography and mechanical properties of the skin in normal young adults. Optical profilometry of skin replicas and the suction biomechanical method (Cutometer ®, 2 and 8 mm probes) were used in combination with evaluation of the thickness and sliding mobility of the dermis and dermohypodermal tissues.

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