Current Problems in Dermatology / Biofunctional Textiles and the Skin
Satellite Symposium at the 14th European Stroke Conference, Bologna, May 2005. Supplement Issue: Cerebrovascular Diseases 2006, Vol. 22, Suppl. 1
1st Edition
Published on 21. June 2006
Book
Hardback
204 pages
978-3-8055-8121-9 (ISBN)
Description
In recent years the development of new technologies has permitted the production of 'functional' or 'smart' textiles. These fabrics are capable of sensing changes in environmental conditions or body functions and are adequately responding to them. They are able to absorb substances from the skin or to release therapeutic or cosmetic compounds. For instance, they can be used in underwear with an integrated cardio-online system or as textiles with carrier molecules. The focal point of interest in biofunctional textiles lies currently on the use of textiles supporting therapy and prevention in dermatology.
This volume collects information about new trends in the interaction between textiles and the skin, particularly the development of antimicrobial finished textiles. It presents a selection of papers which will contribute to further consolidate the dialogue between dermatologists, allergologists, biomaterial scientists and textile engineers.
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Preface: Elsner, P., Hipler U.-C.; Foreword: Mecheels, S.; Interactions between Skin and Textiles; Skin Physiology and Textiles - Consideration of Basic Interactions: Wollina, U.; Abdel-Naser, M.B.; Verma, S.; Interactions between Skin and Biofunctional Metals; Silver in Health Care:Antimicrobial Effects and Safety in Use: Lansdown, A.B.G.; Efficiency of Biofunctional Textiles; Antimicrobials and the Skin Physiological and Pathological Flora: Elsner, P.; Antimicrobial Textiles - Evaluation of Their Effectiveness and Safety: Hofer, D.; Physiological Comfort of Biofunctional Textiles: Bartels, V.T.; Safety Evaluation of Biofunctional Textiles; Antimicrobial Textiles, Skin-Borne Flora and Odour: Hofer, D.; Hygienic Relevance and Risk Assessment of Antimicrobial-Impregnated Textiles: Kramer, A.; Guggenbichler, P.; Heldt, P.; Junger, M.; Ladwig, A.; Thierbach, H.; Weber, U.; Daeschlein, G.; Manufacturing of Biofunctional Textiles; Production Process of a New Cellulosic Fiber with Antimicrobial Properties: Zikeli, S.; Biofunctional Textiles in the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Diseases; Use of Textiles in Atopic Dermatitis. Care of Atopic Dermatitis: Ricci G.; Patrizi, A.; Bellini, F.; Medri, M.; Coated Textiles in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Haug, S.; Roll, A.; Schmid-Grendelmeier, P.; Johansen, P.; Wuthrich, B.; Kundig, T.M.; Senti, G.; Silver-Coated Textiles in the Therapy of Atopic Eczema: Gauger, A.; A New Silver-Loaded Cellulosic Fiber with Antifungal and Antibacterial Properties: Hipler, U.-C.; Elsner, P.; Fluhr, J.W.; Antimicrobial-Finished Textile Three-Dimensional Structures: Heide, M.; Mohring, U.; Hansel, R.; Stoll, M.; Wollina, U.; Heinig, B.; Author Index; Subject Index.