Changes in the three-dimensional microscale topography of human skin with aging impact its mechanical and tribological behavior.

Human skin enables interaction with diverse materials every day and at all times. The ability to grasp objects, feel textures, and perceive the environment depends on the mechanical behavior, complex structure, and microscale topography of human skin. At the same time, abrasive interactions, such as...

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Main Authors: Juan G Diosa, Ricardo Moreno, Edwin L Chica, Junes A Villarraga, Adrian B Tepole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241533