Biophysical parameters of rats’ skin after the administration of methimazole

Marcin Gołyński; Marcin Szczepanik; Krzysztof Lutnicki; Łukasz Adamek; Magdalena Gołyńska; Piotr Wilkołek; Wiesław Sitkowski; Łukasz Kurek; Piotr Dębiak

doi:10.2478/bvip-2014-0049

Abstract

The paper describes the influence of oral administration of methimazole on biophysical skin parameters. Wistar rats of different sex (220-260 g) were used in the experiment. Biophysical skin parameters, such as transepidermal water loss (TEWL), corneometry, and pH were examined at seven-day intervals. Significant changes in the parameters were observed on the 7^th d of methimazole administration. The changes were observed in both sex but males appeared to be less sensitive in that respect. Changes in the parameters in the females showed rapid mechanisms, which normalised transepidermal water loss and skin hydration, as well as restored skin barrier functions. TEWL, skin hydration, and skin pH measurements allow an early assessment of skin barrier dysfunction after administration of this drug.

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Biophysical parameters of rats’ skin after the administration of methimazole

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