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. 2018 Jan 24;11:51–57. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S153905

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Evolution of skin parameters and treatment.

Notes: (A) Skin dryness evaluation (score from 0: very hydrated to 5: very dry; *p=0.001 in comparison with baseline, Wilcoxon test; **p=0.01 in comparison with the control side; Mann–Whitney U test). (B) Skin tonicity evaluation: resistance to traction (score from 0: very relevant to 4: very weak; *p=0.05 in comparison with baseline, Wilcoxon test; **p=0.05 in comparison with the control side, Mann–Whitney U test). (C) Skin tonicity evaluation: recovery after pinching (score from 0: very relevant to 4: very weak; *p=0.05 in comparison with baseline, Wilcoxon test; **p=0.05 in comparison with the control side, Mann–Whitney U test).

Abbreviation: Mel, melatonin.