Cutaneous biophysical factors related to race and gender

Niki Tertipi; Eleni Sfyri

doi:10.61873/HJDS2975

Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition 39(s1): 37-40, doi: 10.61873/HJDS2975

Cutaneous biophysical factors related to race and gender

Niki Tertipi^‡, Eleni Sfyri^‡

‡ Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece

This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Citation: Tertipi N, Sfyri E (2025) Cutaneous biophysical factors related to race and gender. Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition 39(s1): 37-40. https://doi.org/10.61873/HJDS2975

Abstract

The biophysical properties of the skin vary significantly across different racial and gender groups, influencing skin health, function, and response to environmental factors. This review explores the impact of race and gender on cutaneous biophysical properties, highlighting differences in skin structure, function, and response to environmental factors. The study synthesizes data from multiple sources to elucidate how genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute to variations in skin properties across different racial and gender groups. Key findings suggest that melanin content, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), sebum production, and skin elasticity exhibit significant variability, impacting dermatological health and cosmetic product development. A comprehensive understanding of these variations can aid in the development of targeted dermatological treatments and skincare products tailored to specific demographic needs.

Keywords

skin physiology, race, gender, melanin, sebum