Home Skin Care Improved by Data From Infrared Hydration Measurement System

In APL Photonics, researchers have redefined skin hydration monitoring and diagnosis of atopic dermatitis using infrared imaging. The researchers created an optical hydration index that serves as a digital biomarker, combining multiple inputs and measurements to gain a more comprehensive picture of the state of the skin. An optical imaging system makes long-term skin hydration monitoring easier. From the Journal: APL Photonics WASHINGTON, July 7, 2026 — Diagnosis and management of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, are complicated by skin temperature fluctuations, ... [3259 chars]