Association between PM2.5 and skin redness features in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT: Air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), has been associated with various health issues, but its effects on skin health, specifically skin redness, remain underexplored. This study aims to examine the relationship between PM2.5 exposure and skin redness, with a focus on the role of sebum production in different age groups. A total of 472 participants from two communities in Taiwan in two age groups (20-59 years, n=240; over 60 years, n=232) were included in the study. PM2.5 exposure levels were estimated using land use regression models based on participants' residential addresses. Skin redness area was assessed using the VISIA Imaging System. Linear regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between PM2.5 and redness area, adjusting for demographic,

SUBMITTER: Chan FY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11902050 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature