E Houben

Summary

Affiliation: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Country: Belgium

Publications

  1. ncbi Skin condition associated with intensive use of alcoholic gels for hand disinfection: a combination of biophysical and sensorial data
    Evi Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB, Brussels, Belgium
    Contact Dermatitis 54:261-7. 2006
  2. ncbi A keratinocyte's course of life
    E Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 20:122-32. 2007
  3. ncbi Kinetic characteristics of acidic and alkaline ceramidase in human epidermis
    E Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 20:187-94. 2007
  4. ncbi Seasonal effects on the nasolabial skin condition
    K De Paepe
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 22:8-14. 2009
  5. ncbi Epidermal ceramidase activity regulates epidermal desquamation via stratum corneum acidification
    E Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermatocosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 21:111-8. 2008
  6. ncbi Effects of lotioned disposable handkerchiefs on skin barrier recovery after tape stripping
    Kristien De Paepe
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Res Technol 14:440-7. 2008
  7. ncbi Serine protease activity and residual LEKTI expression determine phenotype in Netherton syndrome
    Jean Pierre Hachem
    Dienst Dermatologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    J Invest Dermatol 126:1609-21. 2006
  8. ncbi Serine protease signaling of epidermal permeability barrier homeostasis
    Jean Pierre Hachem
    Department of Dermatology and Medical Services Metabolism, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
    J Invest Dermatol 126:2074-86. 2006
  9. ncbi Analysis of epidermal lipids of the healthy human skin: factors affecting the design of a control population
    K De Paepe
    Department of Toxicology and Dermato Cosmetology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, BE 1090 Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 17:23-30. 2004
  10. ncbi Differentiation-associated expression of ceramidase isoforms in cultured keratinocytes and epidermis
    Evi Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology, and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium
    J Lipid Res 47:1063-70. 2006

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Publications13

  1. ncbi Skin condition associated with intensive use of alcoholic gels for hand disinfection: a combination of biophysical and sensorial data
    Evi Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB, Brussels, Belgium
    Contact Dermatitis 54:261-7. 2006
    ..Sensorial assessment revealed less appreciation for isopropanol. From this study, it was concluded that gels containing an elevated glycerine concentration and 70% (v/v) ethanol are preferred...
  2. ncbi A keratinocyte's course of life
    E Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 20:122-32. 2007
    ..In this overview, the complete life of keratinocytes is described, from the proliferative organization to the process of desquamation...
  3. ncbi Kinetic characteristics of acidic and alkaline ceramidase in human epidermis
    E Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 20:187-94. 2007
    ..These findings were also confirmed using an in situ enzyme assay...
  4. ncbi Seasonal effects on the nasolabial skin condition
    K De Paepe
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 22:8-14. 2009
    ....
  5. ncbi Epidermal ceramidase activity regulates epidermal desquamation via stratum corneum acidification
    E Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermatocosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 21:111-8. 2008
    ....
  6. ncbi Effects of lotioned disposable handkerchiefs on skin barrier recovery after tape stripping
    Kristien De Paepe
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Res Technol 14:440-7. 2008
    ..In the present work, it was studied whether repeated use of lotioned disposable handkerchiefs on tape-stripped forearm skin was able to improve skin barrier recovery...
  7. ncbi Serine protease activity and residual LEKTI expression determine phenotype in Netherton syndrome
    Jean Pierre Hachem
    Dienst Dermatologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    J Invest Dermatol 126:1609-21. 2006
    ..These studies provide a mechanistic basis for phenotypic variations in NS, and describe compensatory mechanisms that permit survival of NS patients in the face of unrelenting SP attack...
  8. ncbi Serine protease signaling of epidermal permeability barrier homeostasis
    Jean Pierre Hachem
    Department of Dermatology and Medical Services Metabolism, VA Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
    J Invest Dermatol 126:2074-86. 2006
    ....
  9. ncbi Analysis of epidermal lipids of the healthy human skin: factors affecting the design of a control population
    K De Paepe
    Department of Toxicology and Dermato Cosmetology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, BE 1090 Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Pharmacol Physiol 17:23-30. 2004
    ..Only when this relation is established, results of topical treatment can be scientifically evaluated...
  10. ncbi Differentiation-associated expression of ceramidase isoforms in cultured keratinocytes and epidermis
    Evi Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology, and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium
    J Lipid Res 47:1063-70. 2006
    ....
  11. ncbi Validation of the VapoMeter, a closed unventilated chamber system to assess transepidermal water loss vs. the open chamber Tewameter
    Kristien De Paepe
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
    Skin Res Technol 11:61-9. 2005
    ..A typical apparatus is the Tewameter. Recently, a portable device--the VapoMeter--became available with a humidity sensor in a closed chamber...
  12. ncbi Clinical scoring and biophysical evaluation of nasolabial skin barrier damage caused by rhinorrhea
    Evi Houben
    Department of Toxicology, Dermato Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB, Laarbeeklaan 103, B 1090 Brussels, Belgium
    Contact Dermatitis 59:296-300. 2008
    ..An acute viral cold is a very common illness and is characterized by sneezing and a runny nose. Because of rhinorrhea and frequent use of handkerchiefs, the skin around the nose feels uncomfortably dry and flaky...
  13. ncbi Acute modulations in permeability barrier function regulate epidermal cornification: role of caspase-14 and the protease-activated receptor type 2
    Marianne Demerjian
    Dermatology and Medical Metabolism Services, Veterans Administration Medical Center, 4510 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
    Am J Pathol 172:86-97. 2008
    ....