Table 2.
Statistical analysis result on the THG intensity variation after the glycerol application.
| THG intensity | Bottom of SC | Middle viable epidermis layer | Basal layer | Middle papillary dermis layer | Top reticular dermis layer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case | E100-I90 (100% Immersion) | ||||
| 1 | ▽ (**) | ▽ (*) | – | – | △ (***) |
| 2 | ▽ (**) | – | – | – | – |
| Case | E50-I90 (50% Immersion) | ||||
| 1 | – | – | – | △ (**) | △ (*) |
| 2 | △ (***) | △ (***) | △ (**) | △ (**) | – |
| Case | E50-T90 (50% Topical Application) | ||||
| 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | △ (***) | △ (*) | △ (*) | △ (*) | – |
| 3 | – | – | – | △ (*) | – |
| 4 | △ (***) | △ (***) | △ (***) | – | – |
−: no significant difference, △: Increased significantly, ▽: Decreased significantly, *P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01, *** P < 0.001.