Table 5.
Levels of skin properties related to epidermal function and dermal components
| Patients with skin tear (n = 18) | Patients without skin tear (n = 18) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratum corneum hydration | 46·1 (34·6–50·9) | 37·6 (35·2–48·1) | 0·577 |
| Skin pH | 6 (5·3–6·1) | 5·5 (5·3–5·9) | 0·229 |
| Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) | 4·2 (3·6–4·9) | 4·7 (3·7–5·2) | 0·411 |
| Dermal hydration | 42·5 (37·5–46·2) | 47·3(40–52·5) | 0·254 |
| Cutometer (R0) | 0·08 (0·04–0·11) | 0·07 (0·05–0·11) | 0·843 |
| Cutometer (R2) | 0·83 (0·74–0·88) | 0·73 (0·65–0·78) | 0·020 |
Values are medians (first quartiles and third quartiles). Differences in interval variables were assessed using a Wilcoxon rank sum test. Categorical variables were assessed using a chi‐square test or Fisher's exact probability test.