Table 3 Statistical analysis result on the SHG intensity variation after the glycerol application.

From: Investigating the optical clearing effects of 50% glycerol in ex vivo human skin by harmonic generation microscopy

SHG intensity

Middle papillary dermis layer

Top reticular dermis layer

SHG Maximum

Case

E100-I90 (100% Immersion)

1

â–³ (**)

â–³ (*)

â–³ (*)

2

â–³ (**)

â–³ (**)

â–³ (***)

Case

E50-I90 (50% Immersion)

1

â–³ (*)

â–³ (*)

â–³ (*)

2

â–³ (*)

â–³ (***)

â–³ (***)

Case

E50-T90 (50% Topical Application)

1

–

â–³ (*)

â–³ (*)

2

–

â–³ (*)

â–³ (*)

3

–

–

–

4

–

–

–

  1. −: no significant difference, △: Increased significantly, ▽: Decreased significantly, *P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01, *** P < 0.001.