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Mid-Infrared absorption coefficients of human skin stratum corneum

Saita, M.; Mittelstaedt, A.; Koeder, N.; Kaluza, M.; Lubinski, T.; Groneberg, D.; Groeber-Becker, F. K.; Maentele, W.; Janik, S.

2026-01-21 biophysics
10.64898/2026.01.17.699860 bioRxiv
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We report infrared absorption coefficients of human stratum corneum from both native ex vivo skin and in vitro skin models. The spectra show a good transparency in the so-called molecular fingerprint region, even in high relative humidity conditions. Our results provide the quantitative basis for understanding the interaction of Mid-IR light with skin, highly relevant for biomedical sensing and dermatological research.

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