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Distensibility and Gross Elasticity of the Skin at Various Body Sites and Association with Pathological Scarring: A Case Study.

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Except for the earlobe, all regions with poorly distensible and hard skin are not prone to pathological scarring. This association between these skin properties and abnormal scarring could be useful for skin surgeons.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Hitomi Sano, Yu Hokazono, Rei Ogawa

Institution: Nippon Medical School

Language: English

Topic: Dermatologic Treatments and Research

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2983710062

FWCI: 1.318

Cites: 13

Cited by: 18

Related to: 10