Table 2

Comparison of histological and in vivo confocal microscopy connective tissue scarring assessments

 np Value*
Histological subepithelial scarring gradeMedian IVCM scarring score
 00.50210.0008
 12.5015
 22.007
 32.001
Histological tarsal scarring gradeMedian IVCM scarring score (95% CI)
 00.47260.002
 11.753
 22.55
 32.52
  • *Kruskal–Wallis test.

  • IVCM, in vivo confocal microscopy.