Abstract

Sir, Scarification involves cutting or making an incision into the skin and then allowing the wound to heal, leaving a permanent scar. Scars are a natural part of the dermal healing process and consist of networks of fibrous collagen tissue, laid down in response to injury to the dermis.

Details

Title
Scarification practice and scar complications among the Nigerian Yorubas
Author
Babatunde, Olaitan; Oyeronke, Atiba
Pages
571-2
Publication year
2010
Publication date
Sep/Oct 2010
Publisher
Scientific Scholar
ISSN
03786323
e-ISSN
19983611
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
762276771
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd. Sep/Oct 2010