Application of optical non‐invasive methods in skin physiology: a comparison of laser scanning microscopy and optical coherent tomography with histological analysis

Background/purpose: Optical, non‐invasive methods, such as fluorescence laser scanning microscopy (LSM) and optical coherent tomography (OCT), have become efficient tools for the characterization of the skin structure in vivo, as well as real‐time investigation of distribution and penetration of topically applied substances.

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