The skin is the biggest sense organ in the body, with a surface area of 1.7m2 in adults.
Because standard histological procedures influence skin components, several
dermatological research has had little effectiveness in showing skin function. The
structure of each skin layer may now be visualised non-invasively thanks to recent
advances in non-invasive optical imaging. Individual skin components, on the other hand,
remain difficult to identify. Understanding skin's chemical and physical features helps the
cosmetics sector create deodorant, lipstick, and moisturizers. In addition, PH regulates
the activation of proteases linked to the formation of chronic wounds and impacts skin
barrier functions. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive optical imaging
innovation that creates high-resolution photos of the face and cross-areas of the skin.
While OCT has a lot of potentials, many dermatologists are unfamiliar with it. This
article aims to give professional dermatologists a basic grasp of skin OCT concepts and
clinical applications.