Development of a novel method to measure the elastic properties of skin including subcutaneous tissue: New age‐related parameters and scope of application

Abstract

This apparatus differs from other conventional instruments in that it measures the elastic properties of skin including subcutaneous tissue without contact.

Ultrasound in dermatology: Principles and applications

“…9 Nevertheless, elastography is said to have considerable clinical potential in the assessment of lower extremity vascular disease, pressure ulcers, lymphedema, and in the understanding of age-related changes in the skin. [9][10][11] It has been thought to have implications in the noninvasive characterization of skin tumors as well. 11 A recent presentation reviewing data from an elastographic assessment of benign and malignant neoplasms suggested that malignant lesions had significantly lower elasticity than benign lesions.…”

“…[9][10][11] It has been thought to have implications in the noninvasive characterization of skin tumors as well. 11 A recent presentation reviewing data from an elastographic assessment of benign and malignant neoplasms suggested that malignant lesions had significantly lower elasticity than benign lesions. 12 …”

A new method for the visualization and quantification of internal skin elasticity by ultrasound imaging

“…In our previous study (6), we measured the elastic properties of the skin without actually contacting the skin. In addition, we have investigated the elasticity and viscosity of skin in vivo .…”

“…We have investigated age‐related changes in displacement of the skin in order to demonstrate the practical use of this apparatus to measure the elastic properties of the skin or other living tissues. Moreover, we reported that displacement profiles differ markedly between subjects, ages and body sites (6).…”

“…We have developed an apparatus to measure the elastic properties of the skin without contact using an air blown technique (6). We have investigated age-related changes in displacement of the skin in order to demonstrate the practical use of this apparatus to measure the elastic properties of the skin or other living tissues.…”