ISSN:
1573-904X
Keywords:
skin irritation
;
pK a
;
pH, skin permeation
;
chemical structure/irritation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The relationship between pK a and skin irritation in man is studied for a homologous series of benzoic acid derivatives, which permeate through human skin at comparable rates (15–88 µg/cm2/hr). Skin irritation and pK a are correlated for pK a ≤ 4. Laser Doppler velocimetric assessment of skin blood flow, color meter readings, erythema, edema, and the primary irritation index are all linearly correlated and related to pK a, erythema at 24 hr appears to be the most sensitive parameter to variation in pK a when pK a ≤ 4.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1015931105660
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