SRC-SKIN-2008 · PRIMARY

Analyses of volatile organic compounds from human skin

M. Gallagher, C.J. Wysocki, J.J. Leyden, A.I. Spielman, X. Sun & G. Preti · British Journal of Dermatology

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Published2008-10

DOI10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08748.x

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human skinvolatile organic compoundsbody odour

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Volatile compounds of human skin ↗

Sampling the upper back and forearm skin of 25 healthy people identified nearly 100 volatile compounds, from both endogenous and exogenous sources, some of which varied with age.

Skin away from the underarms; profiles differ between people and body sites.

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