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Techniques for the replication of skin surfaces
Author(s) -
BARNES I.E.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1973.tb02974.x
Subject(s) - library science , medicine , replication (statistics) , dermatology , history , family medicine , computer science , virology
SUMMARY Two methods for the replication of skin surface are described. The first is for the macroscopic estimation of hair follicles. The second, which produces replicas for the scanning electron microscope, utilizes Formvar and Thiokol Rubber as the impression material. The replica exhibits fine microscopic detail, and demonstrates sweat gland activity. The technique does not displace the well documented Sylflo method, but may prove to be a useful adjunct.