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Featured doctorsRapid differential diagnosis in facial and neck dermatitis
Eczema, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, or cutaneous lupus? With this practical guide from SkinPaths, discover how to quickly…
September 18, 2026Read more
Featured doctorsBiopsy in alopecia: a quick guide for the dermatologist
Discover when, where and how to perform a scalp biopsy to correctly diagnose different types of alopecia—scarring and…
September 18, 2026Read more
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Rapid differential diagnosis in facial and neck dermatitis
Eczema, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, or cutaneous lupus? With this practical guide from SkinPaths, discover how to quickly…
September 18, 2026Read more - Featured doctors
Biopsy in alopecia: a quick guide for the dermatologist
Discover when, where and how to perform a scalp biopsy to correctly diagnose different types of alopecia—scarring and…
September 18, 2026Read more - Students and residents
Interpreting the biopsy report: a practical glossary for dermatologists
A practical glossary for students, residents, and dermatologists. Learn to interpret skin biopsy reports with key terms,…
September 18, 2026Read more 
Practicing physiciansSkin biopsy: what type to do depending on the lesion and location?
A practical guide for dermatologists in Costa Rica on what type of biopsy to perform depending on the lesion and its location.…
September 18, 2026Read more
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55 clinical records with 11 sections: clinical presentation, histology, differential diagnoses, treatment, and references.
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Practicing physiciansHow to properly fill out the biopsy request form to maximize diagnostic value
Learn how to optimally complete a skin biopsy order: key clinical data, history, location, and context, to maximize its…
September 18, 2026Read more
Practicing physiciansAdverse reactions to dermal fillers: a clinical-pathological guide
Despite being very safe therapies, the increasingly widespread use of dermal fillers (resorbable, biostimulatory, and permanent)…
September 18, 2026Read more- Students and residents
Histology of normal skin (module 1): A guide by layers to orient yourself under the microscope
Recognize the layered architecture in H&E staining: epidermis → dermoepidermal junction → dermis → hypodermis. Identify the…
September 18, 2026Read more - Students and residents
Histology of normal skin (module 2): The epidermis: layers, clue cells and microscopic reading
Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. This content is based on indexed medical literature…
September 18, 2026Read more - Students and residents
Histology of normal skin (module 3): The dermis: architecture, clue cells and microscopic reading
Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. This content is based on indexed medical literature…
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Histology of normal skin (module 4): The hypodermis: structure, main cells and functions
Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. This content is based on indexed medical literature…
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Histology of normal skin (module 5): The dermoepidermal junction: composition, structure and main functions
Before you read: At Skinpaths, we distinguish between opinion and evidence. This content is based on indexed medical literature…
September 18, 2026Read more - Students and residents
Inflammatory skin diseases: When is a biopsy crucial?
In dermatology, many inflammatory dermatoses share a limited or nonspecific clinical expression—erythema, scaling, pruritus, and…
September 18, 2026Read more