# Corneometry

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{{short description|Method for measuring skin hydration}}

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'''Corneometry''' is a widely practiced method for the measurement of skin [hydration](/source/Tissue_hydration). It uses a [capacitive](/source/capacitive) sensor to measure the [relative permittivity](/source/relative_permittivity) of [upper skin layers](/source/epidermis). Because these depend on hydration of skin, the measured value is a measure for skin hydration.<ref>C. W. Blichmann, J. Serup: ''Assessment of Skin Moisture'', Acta Derm. Venereol. (Stockli) 1988; 68: 284–290</ref>

The name ''corneometry'' is derived from the German trademark ''Corneometer''.<ref>''Corneometer'': Entry in the German trademark register [https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/register/1007781/DE no. 1007781]</ref> In 1979 the first commercial instrument for measuring skin hydration was sold under this name.

== Literature ==
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Category:Skin physiology
Category:Skin tests

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