Researchers from Northwestern University have created a groundbreaking wearable device that can measure gases emitted and absorbed by the skin, revealing new ways to analyze skin health. The device uses sensors to track changes in temperature, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and volatile organic compounds, which can help monitor wounds, detect infections, assess hydration, and more. Its no-contact design allows for accurate data collection, especially beneficial for sensitive skin areas. The study shows promising efficacy in both animals and human subjects, heralding a new era in non-invasive skin health monitoring.
"This device is a natural evolution of our lab's wearable electronic devices that collect and analyze sweat... We started thinking about what we could capture from the skin that is naturally occurring all the time."
"This technology has the potential to transform clinical care, particularly for vulnerable populations, including newborn babies, the elderly, and patients with chronic skin conditions."
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