TLDR Skin surface chemistry and OCT can improve skin disease diagnosis.
The document discussed the potential of using skin surface chemistry as a diagnostic tool for skin diseases, highlighting the limitations of standard histological procedures in dermatological research. It emphasized the advancements in non-invasive optical imaging, particularly optical coherence tomography (OCT), which allowed for high-resolution visualization of skin layers without invasive methods. The document noted the importance of understanding the chemical and physical properties of the skin for the cosmetics industry and the role of pH in skin barrier functions and chronic wound formation. Despite the promise of OCT, it was noted that many dermatologists were not familiar with this technology, and the article aimed to provide them with a foundational understanding of OCT concepts and applications.
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OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
