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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Inflammatory skin diseases: When is a biopsy crucial?
In dermatology, many inflammatory dermatoses share a limited or nonspecific clinical expression—erythema, scaling, pruritus, and…
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