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Contents of type I or III collagen and the ratio of type I to type III collagen in both groups and adjacent normal skin by sirius red staining
| Groups | Type I collagen content (%) | Type III collagen content (%) | Ratio of type I to type III collagen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal skin | 83.54 ± 2.28 | 16.46 ± 2.28 | 5.19 ± 0.91 |
| Control | 68.05 ± 8.41a | 31.95 ± 8.41a | 2.33 ± 0.98a |
| Experimental | 80.21 ± 5.39b | 19.79 ± 5.39b | 4.31 ± 1.15b |
a P < 0.05, as compared with normal skin
b P < 0.05, as compared with control group
