Weathering of the hairless scalp: a study using skin capacitance imaging and ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2010 Jan;35(1):83-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03344.x. Epub 2009 Jul 2.

Abstract

The balding scalp is particularly exposed to sunlight, hence, the overall ageing process modulated by ultraviolet and near-infrared light may be increased at this location. The induced changes are better revealed under ultraviolet light examination. Any alteration in the epidermal maturation is potentially reflected by stratum corneum changes observed as disturbances on skin-capacitance imaging.

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Scalp / pathology
  • Scalp / physiology
  • Scalp / radiation effects*
  • Skin Aging / pathology
  • Skin Aging / physiology
  • Skin Aging / radiation effects*
  • Skin Pigmentation / physiology
  • Skin Pigmentation / radiation effects*
  • Sunlight
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*