Use of SEM/EDX methods for the analysis of ambient particulate matter adhering to the skin surface

Mirakovski, Dejan; Damevska, Katerina; Simeonovski, Viktor; Nikolovska, S; Boev, Blazho; Petrov, Andrej; Sijakova Ivanova, Tena; Zendelska, Afrodita; Hadzi-Nikolova, Marija; Boev, Ivan; Dimov, Gjorgji; Darlenski, Razvigor; Kazandjieva, Jana; Damevska, Stefana; Situm, M

doi:10.1111/jdv.18146

Use of SEM/EDX methods for the analysis of ambient particulate matter adhering to the skin surface

Journal

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV

Date Issued

2022-08

Author(s)

Mirakovski, Dejan

Nikolovska, S

Boev, Blazho

Petrov, Andrej

Sijakova Ivanova, Tena

Zendelska, Afrodita

Hadzi-Nikolova, Marija

Boev, Ivan

Dimov, Gjorgji

Darlenski, Razvigor

Kazandjieva, Jana

Damevska, Stefana

Situm, M

DOI

10.1111/jdv.18146

Abstract

The skin is exposed to numerous particulate and gaseous air pollutants. The ones that need particular attention are the particles that adhere to the skin surface, which can later cause direct skin damage. This study aimed to characterize air pollution (AP) particles adhered to the human skin by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with X-ray dispersive energy spectrometry (EDX).