crossover
    2013
    High Quality

    Cues of fatigue: effects of sleep deprivation on facial appearance

    Sundelin T, Lekander M, Kecklund G

    Published in Sleep

    Methodology

    Randomized crossover experiment photographing participants after normal sleep and after 31 hours of sleep deprivation, rated by blinded observers.

    Key Findings

    Sleep-deprived faces were rated as having darker circles under the eyes, more hanging eyelids, paler skin and more droopy corners of the mouth.

    Conclusions

    Sleep loss produces objectively rated under-eye darkness.

    Limitations

    Acute deprivation model; young healthy participants.

    Outcomes Measured

    Skin Health Enhancement

    Sleep-deprived faces were rated as having darker circles under the eyes and paler skin.

    Related Health Concerns

    Dark Circles

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Sample Size:10
    Duration:1 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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