Table 1. Comparison between the different pathological conditions.
Condition | Effect on microcirculation |
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Healthy | Organized flat vessels beds with smaller capillary vessels in the upper layers and increased vessel size in deeper skin tissue. |
Inflammation | Enlarged blood vessels, in particular capillaries, that indicate increased perfusion. |
Basal cell carcinoma | Denser network of unorganized vessels with chaotic branching; larger vessels even close to the skin surface; capillary structure less pronounced and visible. |