REVIEW ON POROSCOPY

Poroscopy is the detailed study of microscopic structures known as pores, which are the openings of sweat ducts on the friction ridges of skin. Pore size, shape, frequency and relative position varies from person to person and hence are used for personal identification. It comes under third level of detail and is used when second level failed to give any result hence, is more accurate and reliable. Fingerprints are considered as gold physical evidence and also used in biometric system for personal identifications. This field require proper expertise, knowledge and experience of the expert to make an unbiased and correct opinion.