Histometric analysis of human skin in organ culture.

A histometric method is used for the study of human skin kept in organ culture in a defined medium for up to 10 days. The method provides quantitative, reproducible data on tissue survival, cell migration, and cellular differentiation (keratinization). With this method, the behavior of epidermal skin tissue can be effectively monitored during organ culture. As quantitative data are obtained, even subtle changes can be accurately demonstrated, and accumulated data may be subjected to statistical analysis. The various applications of this method are pointed out.