Table 2.
Different values of epidermal thickness in TW or NTW groups. Unwounded skin: skin never injured; ref: reference in the literature [19,27]; 0: time immediately after the induction of the skin wound; SE: standard error; p-values of TW and NTW groups calculated vs. CTRL.
| Time (h) | Type of Wound | Counts (μm) Mean ± SE | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Unwounded skin | 30 ± 2.6 (ref) | - |
| 0 | NTW | 10.1 ± 0.50 | <0.05 |
| 0 | TW | 11.8 ± 1.38 | <0.05 |
| 24 | NTW | 31.1 ± 1.44 | Not significant |
| 24 | TW | 30.0 ± 2.58 | Not significant |
| 72 | NTW | 36.7 ± 0.48 | Not significant |
| 72 | TW | 32.7 ± 0.50 | Not significant |
| 144 | NTW | 49.64 ± 2.24 | <0.05 |
| 144 | TW | 33.0 ± 6.25 | Not significant |