title: Microtopography of the skin and scar formation.
abstract: The surface microtopography of normal human skin varies from one anatomical region to another. The patterns at different sites are considered to reflect different orientations of dermal fibers. A simple technique is described that enables such orientations to be accurately delineated. Various scars resulting from lacerations, surgical incisions, and steroid-induced striae were examined in the manner described.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology*