Intra- and inter-rater reliabilities of skin mechanical properties measured in healthy individuals using skin elasticity meter

Skin mechanical properties measured with skin elasticity measurement device in patients with lymphedema: Scoping review

“…In the four articles, several commonalities were observed. The used parameters included R0 (distensibility), R2 (gross elasticity), R5 (net elasticity), R6 (viscoelasticity), and R7 (biological elasticity), 3 with R2 being employed in all studies to denote the resistance to mechanical force versus the ability for time‐delayed recovery. The consistent use and endorsement of the R2 parameter across various studies highlights its potential applicability for patients with lymphedema 18 , 19 , 20 ; nonetheless, its utilization remains a topic for further discussion.…”

“…The skin elasticity meter (Cutometer; Courage and Khazaka Electronic GmbH, Cologne, Germany) is a non‐invasive tool developed to perform objective quantitative measurements of skin mechanical properties. 3 The measuring principle of this device is based on the suction method, where the skin's resistance to the negative pressure (firmness) and its ability to return to its original position (elasticity) are measured in real time and displayed as curves (penetration depth in mm/time). From these curves, various measurement parameters can be calculated related to the skin's mechanical properties, such as the elasticity and viscoelasticity of the skin surface.…”

“…This device has demonstrated intra‐ and inter‐rater reliability in measuring the skin's mechanical properties on the upper and lower extremities of healthy individuals. 3 Moreover, it has been applied in several studies within the cosmetic industry, 4 , 5 as well as in clinical settings for various skin diseases. 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 …”