Thermoviscoelastic response of skin with temperature-dependent thermal properties by generalized fractional viscoelasticity and phase-lag Pennes bioheat conduction

Key Points

• Skin exhibits a complex thermoviscoelastic response due to temperature fluctuations, affecting thermal properties.
• Key findings show that the inclusion of phase-lag effects enhances the estimation of heat transfer in skin.
• Analysis based on generalized fractional viscoelasticity incorporates temperature-dependent variables across various conditions.
• Understanding these delicate interactions may lead to improved models for predicting thermal behaviors in biological tissues.