New smartphone tool measures Skin's natural chemical levels
NCT ID NCT04223570
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a new handheld device that connects to a smartphone to measure a natural chemical called protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in the skin. Researchers measured PpIX levels in 219 adults at different body spots to see how age, skin type, and body temperature affect those levels. The goal was to learn more about natural PpIX variations to potentially improve future light-based skin treatments.
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Heater Road Clinic
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
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