title: Dermal overgrafting in dermatology.
abstract: Split-thickness or full-thickness grafts "take" on a bed of scar tissue or dermis following the removal of the epidermis. The technique is useful in repairing unstable scars from chronic leg ulcers or x-ray scars. It also can camouflage acne scars, extensive nevi pigmentosus, and tattoos. Examples of their use in dermatology are presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D003869:Dermabrasion; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation