Table 3.
Statistical analysis result on the SHG intensity variation after the glycerol application.
| SHG intensity | Middle papillary dermis layer | Top reticular dermis layer | SHG Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.