The laser scattering in tissue is significant in diagnostic and therapeutic purposes of laser. Many studies have been
conducted to minimize laser scattering in tissue and therefore, to maximize the clinical efficacy by enhancing photon
density. Optical clearing agents (OCAs) have been employed for optical tissue clearing (OTC). This study was aimed to
investigate the optimal concentration of an OCA, glycerol, in topical application,, so that it can be utilized for clinical
diagnosis and therapy in dermatology. Glycerol was topically applied to avoid possible edema caused by dermal
injection. The effect of OTC was quantitatively evaluated as a function of the concentration of glycerol with various
methods. Optical methods such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and an integrating sphere were used to assess
the enhancement of light penetration depth and refractive index matching. In addition, a non-optical method, ultrasound
scanner, was utilized to evaluate quantitatively collagen dissociation. The results revealed that 70 % glycerol was the
optimal concentration of OTC for topical application. This study may provide a guideline regarding to the use of
glycerol for optimal diagnostic and therapeutic effects in dermatology.
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