Mathematical and computational modelling of skin biophysics: a review. (26th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Limbert, Georges
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 473:Number 2203(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-07-26
• Subjects: skin -- biophysics -- constitutive modelling -- continuum mechanics -- soft tissues -- wrinkle; Physical sciences -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Mathematics -- Periodicals; 500
• DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2017.0257
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-5021

Abstract

Abstract : The objective of this paper is to provide a review on some aspects of the mathematical and computational modelling of skin biophysics, with special focus on constitutive theories based on nonlinear continuum mechanics from elasticity, through anelasticity, including growth, to thermoelasticity. Microstructural and phenomenological approaches combining imaging techniques are also discussed. Finally, recent research applications on skin wrinkles will be presented to highlight the potential of physics-based modelling of skin in tackling global challenges such as ageing of the population and the associated skin degradation, diseases and traumas.