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    Assessment of Aging of the Human Skin by In Vivo Ultrasonic Imaging

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    The ultrasonic imaging technique that we have developed provides cross-sectional images of human skin in vivo with a resolution of about 80 μm axially (i.e., deep into the skin) and 250 μm lateral (parallel to the surface). In order to study aging skin, we obtained ultrasonic images from the mid-fore-arm (volar and dorsal sides) of 142 women. Ultrasonically, on the images, the dermis appears composed of two bands: a dark superficial one where the ultrasonic waves are propagated in a relatively homogeneous or non-echogenic medium, and a deeper one, which is lighter in color, suggesting a heterogeneous medium. Our results show that skin is thicker on the dorsal than on the volar forearm. In contrast to previously published results, skin thickness remains constant until the seventh decade of life, diminishing thereafter. The relative thicknesses of the two bands show marked variations with age: a progressive thickening of the dark band, from zero in infants to approximately 75% of total skin thickness in aged subjects, while the light band shows the inverse trend. Comparing the amplitude of the bands on the volar and dorsal forearm, the relative thickness of the dark band is larger on the dorsal (exposed) side and increases with age. These findings and the analysis of variously stained biopsies taken in some of our patients lead us to assign this dark band to a zone in the upper dermis where the collagen network is delicate, dense, and well organized. This is supported by some data in the literature. The thickness of this subepidermal non-echogenic band appears to be a far more sensitive marker of skin aging at the dermal level than is the measurement of skin thickness

    Realisation d'un echographe ultrasonore haute resolution pour l'imagerie de la peau in vivo

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    SIGLECNRS TD Bordereau / INIST-CNRS - Institut de l'Information Scientifique et TechniqueFRFranc

    Modélisation de coiffures naturelles à partir des propriétés physiques du cheveu

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    National audienceThis paper presents a new physically-based method for predicting natural hairstyles in the presence of gravity and collisions. The method is based upon a mechanically accurate model for static elastic rods (Kirchhoff model), which accounts for the natural curliness of hair, as well as for hair ellipticity. The equilibrium shape is computed in a stable and easy way by energy minimization. This yields various typical hair configurations that can be observed in the real world, such as ringlets. As our results show, the method can generate different hair types with a very few input parameters, and perform virtual hairdressing operations such as wetting, cutting and drying hair.Nous présentons une nouvelle approche physique permettant de simuler la forme d'une chevelure naturelle à partir des propriétés physiques, structurelles et ethniques caractérisant les cheveux d'une personne. Notre méthode se base sur le modèle mécanique de Kirchhoff pour les tiges élastiques, afin de prendre précisément en compte la frisure naturelle d'un cheveu, ainsi que la géométrie elliptique de sa section. La forme à l'équilibre d'un cheveu est calculée de manière stable et efficace par la minimisation de son énergie potentielle. Cette technique, étendue à l'échelle de la mèche, nous permet de générer diverses configurations typiques telles que les boucles anglaises. La méthode permet de prédire la forme au naturel d'une chevelure, quel que soit le type ethnique d'origine, et offre à l'utilisateur la possibilité de réaliser virtuellement des opérations de coiffure classiques telles le mouillage, la coupe et le séchage

    Modélisation de coiffures naturelles à partir des propriétés physiques du cheveu

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    Prix du second meilleur papierNational audienceNous présentons une nouvelle approche physique permettant de simuler la forme d'une chevelure naturelle à partir des propriétés physiques, structurelles et ethniques caractérisant les cheveux d'une personne. Pour cela, nous nous basons sur un modèle mécanique connu pour les tiges élastiques - modèle de Kirchhoff - capable de prendre en compte la frisure naturelle d'un cheveu, ainsi que la géométrie elliptique de sa section. La forme à l'équilibre d'un cheveu est calculée de manière stable et efficace par la minimisation de son énergie potentielle. Cette technique, étendue à l'échelle de la mèche, nous permet de générer diverses configurations typiques telles que les boucles anglaises. Comme le montrent nos résultats, la méthode est capable de prédire la forme au naturel d'une chevelure, quel que soit le type ethnique d'origine, et à partir d'un nombre réduit de paramètres. De plus, elle offre a l'utilisateur la possibilité de réaliser virtuellement des opérations de coiffure classiques telles que le mouillage, la coupe et le séchage

    Modélisation de coiffures naturelles à partir des propriétés physiques du cheveu

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    National audienceThis paper presents a new physically-based method for predicting natural hairstyles in the presence of gravity and collisions. The method is based upon a mechanically accurate model for static elastic rods (Kirchhoff model), which accounts for the natural curliness of hair, as well as for hair ellipticity. The equilibrium shape is computed in a stable and easy way by energy minimization. This yields various typical hair configurations that can be observed in the real world, such as ringlets. As our results show, the method can generate different hair types with a very few input parameters, and perform virtual hairdressing operations such as wetting, cutting and drying hair.Nous présentons une nouvelle approche physique permettant de simuler la forme d'une chevelure naturelle à partir des propriétés physiques, structurelles et ethniques caractérisant les cheveux d'une personne. Notre méthode se base sur le modèle mécanique de Kirchhoff pour les tiges élastiques, afin de prendre précisément en compte la frisure naturelle d'un cheveu, ainsi que la géométrie elliptique de sa section. La forme à l'équilibre d'un cheveu est calculée de manière stable et efficace par la minimisation de son énergie potentielle. Cette technique, étendue à l'échelle de la mèche, nous permet de générer diverses configurations typiques telles que les boucles anglaises. La méthode permet de prédire la forme au naturel d'une chevelure, quel que soit le type ethnique d'origine, et offre à l'utilisateur la possibilité de réaliser virtuellement des opérations de coiffure classiques telles le mouillage, la coupe et le séchage

    Predicting Natural Hair Shapes by Solving the Statics of Flexible Rods

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    International audienceThis paper presents a new physically-based method for predicting natural hairstyles in the presence of gravity and collisions. The method is based upon a mechanically accurate model for static elastic rods (Kirchhoff model), which accounts for the natural curliness of hair, as well as for hair ellipticity. The equilibrium shape is computed in a stable and easy way by energy minimization. This yields various typical hair configurations that can be observed in the real world, such as ringlets. As our results show, the method can generate different hair types with a very few input parameters, and perform virtual hairdressing operations such as wetting, cutting and drying hair

    Predicting Natural Hair Shapes by Solving the Statics of Flexible Rods

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    International audienceThis paper presents a new physically-based method for predicting natural hairstyles in the presence of gravity and collisions. The method is based upon a mechanically accurate model for static elastic rods (Kirchhoff model), which accounts for the natural curliness of hair, as well as for hair ellipticity. The equilibrium shape is computed in a stable and easy way by energy minimization. This yields various typical hair configurations that can be observed in the real world, such as ringlets. As our results show, the method can generate different hair types with a very few input parameters, and perform virtual hairdressing operations such as wetting, cutting and drying hair
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