Cited by 39Infrared Thermography in MedicineThermoregulation and physiological responsesThermography and Photoacoustic Techniques

Daily rhythm of skin temperature of women evaluated by infrared thermal imaging

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Costa, Carlos Magno Amaral, Moreira, Danilo Gomes, Sillero-Quintana, Manuel, Brito, Ciro José, de Azambuja Pussieldi, Guilherme, de Andrade Fernandes, Alex, Cano, Sergio Piñonosa, Bouzas Marins, João Carlos·2018·Journal of Thermal Biology

Abstract

It is well known that skin temperature varies due to circadian rhythm. Although there is information available for men, little is known about women's circadian rhythm in the analysis of skin temperature (Tsk) using infrared thermography. The objective of this study is to identify Tsk variations on different body regions in women through infrared thermography during the day. The sample consisted of 20 female (mean age of 20.5 ± 1.3 years, body weight of 62.2 ± 9.2kg and height of 165.0 ± 4.7cm). Oneway ANOVA for repeated measures, and Cosinor analysis was used to determine the MESOR, amplitude and acrophase of Tsk. The regions of the forearm, upper arm and anterior and posterior legs in the lower limbs, as well as the chest and scapulae in the upper limbs showed higher variability throughout the day. In general, distal regions had lower values compared with the central regions, and the pectoral region had the lowest standard deviation values. Tsk of the analyzed regions at different times show significant differences between periods of the day in young active women, showing the minimum absolute values for both Tsk in the early morning. These results highlight the need to consider the time of day when analyzing women's skin temperature. Future studies should report the time of day when the images were collected, as well as consider the circadian rhythm when making comparisons.

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Costa, C. M. A., Moreira, D. G., Sillero-Quintana, M., Brito, C. J., de Azambuja Pussieldi, G., de Andrade Fernandes, A., Cano, S. P., & Bouzas Marins, J. C.
Affiliations
  • Universidade Federal de Viçosa (BR)
  • Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Minas Gerais (BR)
  • Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (BR)
  • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ES)
Corresponding author
Costa, Carlos Magno Amaral
Venue
Journal of Thermal Biology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2018-02
Volume
72
Pages
1-9
ISSN
0306-4565 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2774367918
Cited by
39
References
50
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1.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Journal of Thermal Biology (publishedVersion)
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  • LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
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  • Archivo Digital UPM (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
  • CAPES
  • FAPEMIG
  • CNPq (205815/2014-6)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging › Infrared Thermography in Medicine
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Thermoregulation and physiological responses
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanics of Materials › Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques
Keywords
skin temperature, circadian rhythm, infrared thermography, women, mesor, acrophase, time of day, young women, thermoregulation
MeSH terms
Adult, Circadian Rhythm, Female, Humans, Skin Temperature, Thermography, Young Adult

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