High resolution imaging of acne lesion development and scarring in human facial skin using OCT‐based microangiography

Acne is a common skin disease that often leads to scarring. Collagen and other tissue damage from the inflammation of acne give rise to permanent skin texture and microvascular changes. In this study, we demonstrate the capabilities of optical coherence tomography‐based microangiography in detecting high‐resolution, three‐dimensional structural, and microvascular features of in vivo human facial skin during acne lesion initiation and scar development.

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