Microtopography of the skin and scar formation.
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.
D000005:Abdomen; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology*