Abstract
By the use of various microscopical and staining techniques in previous studies, regional differences [12] and age differences [11] for human corneocytes were established with regard to size and shape. It was the aim of this study to further characterize the morphology of corneocytes by scanning electron microscopy.
The technical assistance of Mrs. E. Scheuber and Mr. Ch. Grosse and of Mrs. U. Hildebrand is gratefully acknowledged. The study was supported by a grant from Vick International
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Heilmann, B.B., Ryckmanns, F., Plewig, G. (1983). Scanning Electron Microscopy of Human Corneocytes. In: Marks, R., Plewig, G. (eds) Stratum Corneum. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68682-5_22
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