Journal of biophotonics
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Journal of biophotonics · Jan 2010
Quantified characterization of human cutaneous normal scar using multiphoton microscopy.
The morphological alterations of human cutaneous normal scar were quantitatively analyzed using multiphoton microscopy (MPM) based on two-photon excited fluorescence and second harmonic generation. High-contrast, high-resolution images of normal scar and uninjured skin were obtained for comparison. ⋯ The MPM combined with quantitative method enable a better understanding of microstructual alterations of the epidermis, elastic fiber, and collagen in normal scar. It may lead the way to making know the mechanism of normal scar formation and identifying feasible therapeutic options.