
Dermis
Elastic fibers can sometimes be identified with eosin; however, in most cases, a special elastin stain is required. These images of dense irregular connective tissue in the reticular layer contrast the appearance of elastic fibers using different staining techniques. 200x, 200x

Hematoxylin and eosin stain
Elastic fibers can sometimes be identified with eosin; however, in most cases, a special elastin stain is required. These images of dense irregular connective tissue in the reticular layer contrast the appearance of elastic fibers using different staining techniques. 200x, 200x

Elastin stain
Elastic fibers can sometimes be identified with eosin; however, in most cases, a special elastin stain is required. These images of dense irregular connective tissue in the reticular layer contrast the appearance of elastic fibers using different staining techniques. 200x, 200x

Elastic fibers
Elastic fibers can sometimes be identified with eosin; however, in most cases, a special elastin stain is required. These images of dense irregular connective tissue in the reticular layer contrast the appearance of elastic fibers using different staining techniques. 200x, 200x

Collagen fibers
Elastic fibers can sometimes be identified with eosin; however, in most cases, a special elastin stain is required. These images of dense irregular connective tissue in the reticular layer contrast the appearance of elastic fibers using different staining techniques. 200x, 200x

Ground substance
Elastic fibers can sometimes be identified with eosin; however, in most cases, a special elastin stain is required. These images of dense irregular connective tissue in the reticular layer contrast the appearance of elastic fibers using different staining techniques. 200x, 200x