Optical profilometry: an objective method for quantification of facial wrinkles.
Facial fine lines and wrinkles can be faithfully captured by silicone rubber impression materials. Computerized digital image processing of such specimens provides objective measurement of the skin's topography, which has a significant degree of correlation with clinical grading. Optical profilometry provides a dimension of objectivity that can complement clinical assessment in the study of agents that may be useful in the therapy of photodamaged skin.
Skin Study Center, Broomall, PA 19008.
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D000375:Aging / Q000473:pathology*; D000886:Anthropometry; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D014743:Videotape Recording