Histopathology of the Skin

Presents concise and updated information on various histopathological findings of skin diseases. Enables the beginners to identify common skin and inflammatory cells in tissue sections. Discusses the role of various stains in diagnosing different skin diseases. Includes a large number microphotographs for easy understanding and treatment of various dermatopathological states. 1. Histology of Normal Skin, 2. Techniques of Skin Biopsy, 3. 3. Dermoepidermal Junction, 4. The Cells of the Skin and their Identification, 5. Common Terminologies Used in Dermatopathology, 6. Staining Techniques in Dermatopathology, 7. Dermatitis and Eczema (Spongiotic Dermatitis), 8. Lichen Planus, 9. Vesiculobullous Disorders, 10. Dermatophytosis (Superficial Fungal Infections), 11. Yeast Infections, 12. Viral Infections of Skin, 13. Tuberculosis of the Skin, 14. Hansens Disease (Leprosy), 15. Leishmaniasis, 16. Disorders of Hypopigmentation, 17. Erythema Multiforme, 18. Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus (LSA), 19. Scleroderma,20. Lichen Simplex Chronicus (Circumscribed Neurodermatitis), 21. Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis (Schambergs Disease), 22. Dermatitis Herpetiformis, 23. Sarcoidosis, 24. Lupus Erythematosus (LE), 25. Pyoderma Gangrenosum, 26. Urticaria Pigmentosa (UP), 27. Gyrate and Annular Erythemas, 28. Seborrheic Keratosis (Senile Warts), 29. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) , 30. Verrucous Epidermal Nevus, 31. Epidermal or Infundibular Cyst, 32. Keratoacanthoma, 33. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), 34. Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis), 35. Bowens Disease, 36. Oral Leukoplakia, 37. Pagets Disease, 38. Alopecias, 39. Psoriasis, 40. Lymphocytoma Cutis (Cutaneous Lymphoid Hyperplasia), 41. Disorders of Hyperpigmentation, 42. Syringoma/Trichoepithelioma/Cylindroma , 43. Acne Vulgaris, 44. Polymorphous Light Eruption, 45. Dermatofibroma (Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma, Sclerosing Hemangioma), 46. Mycosis Fungoides (MF), 47. Ichthyosis Vulgaris, 48. Porokeratosis, 49. Xeroderma Pigmentosum, 50. Erythema Nodosum (EN) , 51. Urticaria , 52. Erythema Elevatum Diutinum, 53. Pityriasis Lichenoides, 54. Acanthosis Nigricans, 55. Fixed Drug Eruption, 56. Granuloma Annulare, 57. Hemangiomas Lymphangiomas, 58. Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, 59. Leiomyoma, 60. Sweets Syndrome, 61. Secondary Syphilis, 62. Arthropod Bite Reactions (Papular Urticaria), 63. Keratosis Pilaris, 64. Lichen Amyloidosis and Macular Amyloidosis, 65. Malignant Melanoma, 66. Cutaneous Neurofibroma.