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. 1977 May;96(5):503-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1977.tb07152.x.

Epidermal 'turnover time'--a new examination

P R Bergstresser, J R Taylor

Epidermal 'turnover time'--a new examination

P R Bergstresser et al. Br J Dermatol. 1977 May.

Abstract

A new model for assaying epidermal cell turnover times is presented. It is based on desquamation rates of the stratum corneum and the consequent obligatory turnover time of the keratinocyte layer. A total epidermal turnover time of 45 days is derived from the model for the human volar forearms.

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