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Optical coherence tomography
Epidermal and dermal layers on OCT (left) and histopathology (right)

Optical coherence tomography

Epidermal and dermal layers on OCT (left) and histopathology (right)  


Keywords: Epidermal and dermal structures, Graphic, Optical coherence tomography



What is optical coherence tomography?

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive optical imaging technique that uses low-power infrared laser light to image up to 2 mm beneath the skin surface. The clinician can obtain real-time images of the architecture of the skin without pretreatment or gels.

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