"Your skin is breathing" .. Researchers develop the first bearable device to detect the health of the skin

Researchers have developed a portable apparatus that can measure the gases released or absorbed, as it provides an innovative way to monitor the condition of wounds, discover infections and skin infections, detect moisturizing levels, measure exposure to harmful environmental chemicals and other health indicators. While smart watches are currently working to measure the heartbeat, registration of an electrical planning for the heart and even the estimate of blood pressure, the new device developed by a research team from the American University of North Western is exceeded, as it provides a solution that the technology could not previously provide, according to a study “Nature”. The new device, called the epidermal flood sensor, works to analyze 3 main types of gases, namely water vapor, carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It is accompanied by measuring the surface of the skin, which enables the formation of an integrated vision of chemical changes on the skin surface, which is directly related to the health of the skin, infection, dehydration and the effectiveness of treatment. Complex components and practical design the device collects these gases in a small 3D compact in the structure, and the internal installed sensors monitor the changes in the composition of the gas cover in the room, which provides a non -contact analysis instrument that does not expose the damaged tissues to any additional risk. The importance of this non -contact approach in patients with wounds, newborns and the elderly as it helps the apparatus evaluate surface shocks such as scratches, ulcers and open wounds without touching them. The device weighs only 11 grams, and it contains a 130 mah battery, which lasts a full day with one charge, which is the same period provided by advanced smart watches such as the “Apple Watch 10” watch. The device relies on a magnetic disc to open and close the gas room, in addition to a valve that controls the flow of gases in the room. The bottom of the room contains sensors dedicated to the measurement of electrical resistance, thermal compound and the degree of skin, and these sensors analyze the water vapor samples and volatile compounds from the skin surface, allowing the quality of the relevant materials and can empty. According to the researchers, these chemicals are considered to be indications of bacterial activity, some wound healing, and through the cover covering of the steam covering, doctors can assess the possibilities of infection, monitor the stages of healing and verify the effectiveness of the preparations used on the skin. Medical follow -up of distance. This innovation is a shift in learning sensor technology, especially as it enables doctors to monitor the health of the skin from a distance, without the need to use large devices or regular visits to medical centers, and according to Amy Baller, specialized in dermatology to the medical college of the Northwestern University, “which has a apparatus that is a apparatus. disturbed, especially during sleep, it is, which has been progressed by the progress. Monitored. Tests revealed by people of people, the ability of the apparatus to detect different levels of gases such as carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds, which are indicators associated with skin hygiene and the possibilities of deviations that attract harmful bacteria. The research team also noted that the change in the concentration of volatile vehicles on the skin surface may indicate exposure to UV rays, which is one of the most important causes of sunburn. This technique can also be used to monitor the presence of harmful gases in the surrounding environment, giving an extensive vision of the effect of the surrounding world on the body. The device can also evaluate the effectiveness of cosmetics and therapeutic products, such as protective or insect cream, by analyzing their penetration time for the skin and its impact on the concentration of natural gases. The research team is currently developing a more advanced version of the device that contains more diverse sensors that can identify a larger number of gases, in addition to measuring pH on the skin surface, which will expand the ability of the apparatus in the detection of important physiological indicators.