Analysis of the influence of collagen fibres in the dermis on skin optical reflectance by Monte Carlo simulation in a nine ‐layered skin model

ConclusionWhen collagen fibre density in the upper dermis is decreased with age, skin colour becomes less bright because light scattering in the skin is decreased.

Source: Skin Research and Technology - November 1, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Y. Masuda, Y. Ogura, Y. Inagaki, T. Yasui, Y. Aizu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research