Thread Embedding Acupuncture Inhibits Ultraviolet B Irradiation-Induced Skin Photoaging in Hairless Mice

<div>Visible skin condition and wrinkle formation in dorsal skin of TEA-treated mice against UVB-induced skin damage. (a) Photographs and (b) replicas of mouse dorsal skin were taken to show skin conditions. TEA treatment resulted in better visible skin condition and alleviated wrinkle formation in UV irradiated mice. TEA, thread embedding acupuncture; UV, ultraviolet B.</div>

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Figure 1: Thread Embedding Acupuncture Inhibits Ultraviolet B Irradiation-Induced Skin Photoaging in Hairless Mice 