Effects of Facial Threading on Female Skin Texture: A Prospective Trial with Physiological Parameters and Sense Assessment
Joint Authors
Wang, Shu-Hui
Chiou, Shang-Chia
Lin, Li-Ying
Chi, Ching-Chi
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Facial threading is a common tradition in Taiwan, Southeast Asia (called “Bande Abru”), Middle East (called “Khite”), and Egypt (called “Fatlah”).
In addition to the ability to remove facial vellus hairs, facial threading can make the skin fairer and shinier.
However, there has been a lack of hard evidence regarding the effects of facial threading on the skin.
Objective.
To examine the effects of facial threading on skin physiology as well as visual and touch senses by using scientific instruments.
Methods.
A total of 80 participants were allocated to receive facial threading, application of powder only, exfoliation, and shaving.
Prior to and following the assigned treatment, a noninvasive skin condition detection device was used to measure skin coarseness, hydration, melanin, and erythema index.
Sense assessment and image analysis were also performed.
Results.
This study showed that facial threading was found to improve the facial skin roughness indices with significant decreases by 30.4%, 35.9%, and 16.7%, respectively, for the participants’ forehead, cheek, and mouth corner skin.
No significant adverse changes in moisture levels and skin pigment indices were detected.
In addition, there was improvement in subjects’ touch sense of their skin and feelings about skin color.
Conclusions.
Traditional facial threading can remove facial vellus hairs and lower skin roughness levels, thereby improving the skin texture.
However, pricking sensation appeared during the facial threading process, which might cause concerns about irritation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lin, Li-Ying& Chiou, Shang-Chia& Wang, Shu-Hui& Chi, Ching-Chi. 2019. Effects of Facial Threading on Female Skin Texture: A Prospective Trial with Physiological Parameters and Sense Assessment. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148607
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lin, Li-Ying…[et al.]. Effects of Facial Threading on Female Skin Texture: A Prospective Trial with Physiological Parameters and Sense Assessment. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148607
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lin, Li-Ying& Chiou, Shang-Chia& Wang, Shu-Hui& Chi, Ching-Chi. Effects of Facial Threading on Female Skin Texture: A Prospective Trial with Physiological Parameters and Sense Assessment. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148607
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148607