Okhandiar, R PSinha, R KSinha, R K1986-07-012009-05-281986-07-012009-05-281986-07-01Okhandiar RP, Sinha RK, Sinha RK. Study of hydration of stratum corneum in leprosy. Indian Journal of Leprosy. 1986 Jul-Sep; 58(3): 395-400http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/55087The study of hydration power of stratum corneum of lesions show highly significant poor water-uptake at low temperatures (p less than 0.001), a defect not recorded after removal of water soluble fractions. Secondly, the lesions show significant poor water-diffusive power (p less than 0.001). The findings suggest a qualitative alteration in the stratum corneum of leprosy patients, probably in its water-soluble protein fraction.engAdolescentAdultBody Water --metabolismCallosities --metabolismFootHumansLeprosy --metabolismMaleMiddle AgedSkin --metabolismTemperatureWater Loss, InsensibleJournal Article