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Soft microfluidic analysis systems that adhere to the skin have been developed to capture, store, and evaluate biomarkers in eccrine sweat, which comprises the largest total volume of sweat loss. In a recent perspective, Yang et  al (2023) described the development and benefits of these systems. Activation of eccrine sweat glands through increased temperature, exercise, or pharmacological agents induces sweat production, and wearable microfluidic patches collect and analyze sweat samples in real time in a simple, cost-effe ctive, and noninvasive manner.
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Tags: Editors' Picks Source Type: research