Skin melanin analysis system Mexameter® MX 18

The Mexameter® MX 18 is a very easy, quick and economical tool to measure the two components, mainly responsible for the colour of the skin: melanin and haemoglobin (erythema) by reflectance. Advantages Very quick and easy measurement (1 second for the results: melanin index and erythema index). Continuous measurements over a longer period can optionally be performed. The highly sensitive measurement gives values on a broad scale (0-999) for melanin and erythema so that even smallest changes in colour become traceable. The probe is small and lightweight for easy handling and measurement on all body sites. A spring in the probe head ensures constant pressure on the skin enabling exact, reproducible measurements. The accuracy of the Mexameter® probe can be checked easily anytime. The probe head can easily be cleaned after each measurement. Worldwide established and used in many scientific studies. The Mexameter® MX 18 is available as a stand-alone device or connectable to the MPA systems or as a wireless probe (please see details in Basic Probe Systems). Measurement principle The measurement is based on absorption/reflection. The probe of the Mexameter® MX 18 emits three specific light wavelengths. A receiver measures the light reflected by the skin. As the quantity of emitted light is defined, the quantity of light absorbed by the skin can be calculated. The melanin is measured by two specific wavelengths (red: 660 nm and near infrared: 880 nm) chosen to correspond to different absorption rates by the pigments.