[en] The balding scalp is particularly exposed to sunlight, hence, the overall ageing process modulated by ultraviolet and near-infrared light may be increased at this location. The induced changes are better revealed under ultraviolet light examination. Any alteration in the epidermal maturation is potentially reflected by stratum corneum changes observed as disturbances on skin-capacitance imaging.
Disciplines :
Dermatology
Author, co-author :
Xhauflaire, Emmanuelle ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie - Secteur assurance qualité
Pierard, Claudine ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Pierard, Gérald ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Quatresooz, Pascale ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatopathologie
Language :
English
Title :
Weathering of the hairless scalp: a study using skin capacitance imaging and ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization.
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