Age-Related Changes in Skin Mechanical Properties

Krueger, Nils; Luebberding, Stefanie

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-27814-3_116-1

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“…That is ξ = 4.4 × 10 −2 (N g)/(cells cm 2 ) (Maskarinec et al, 2009) & (Wrobel et al, 2002), R = 0.995 g/cm 3 , and ζ = (0 − 9) × 10 2 cm 6 /(cells g day). We set ζ = 4×10 2 /(cells g day) and let this value increase with age, because the skin's ability to recover after stretching decreases over lifetime (Krueger and Luebberding, 2017).…”

Section: Mechanical Valuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A one-dimensional morphoelastic model for burn injuries: sensitivity analysis and a feasibility study

Egberts,

Vermolen,

van Zuijlen

2020

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We consider a one-dimensional morphoelastic model describing post-burn scar contractions. This model describes the movement of the skin and the development of the effective Eulerian strain in the tissue. Besides these components, the model also contains components that play a major role in the wound healing process. These components are fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, signaling molecules, and collagen. We perform a sensitivity analysis for many parameters and use the results for a feasibility study. In this study, we test whether the model is suitable for predicting how contraction develops in different age groups. To this end, we conduct an extensive literature review to find parameter values. From the sensitivity analysis we conclude that the most sensitive parameters are the equilibrium collagen concentration in the dermal layer, the apoptosis rate of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts, and the secretion rate of signaling molecules. Further, although we can use the model to simulate distinct contraction densities in different age groups, our results differ from what is seen in the clinic.

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Section: Mechanical Valuesmentioning

confidence: 99%