Inflammatory skin diseases: When is a biopsy crucial?
In dermatology, many inflammatory dermatoses share a limited or nonspecific clinical expression—erythema, scaling, pruritus, and plaques—making differential diagnosis particularly challenging.
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 and recommendations from scientific societies. At the end, you will find a complete bibliography for verification and further study. Learning Objectives: Define the dermoepidermal junction (DEJ) and the dermoepidermal zone...
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 and recommendations from scientific societies. At the end, you will find a complete bibliography for verification and further study. Learning objectives: Define the hypodermis (subcutis) and explain its...
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 and recommendations from scientific societies. At the end, you will find a complete bibliography for verification and further study. Learning objectives: Recognize the histology of the dermis...
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 and recommendations from scientific societies. At the end, you will find a complete bibliography for verification and further study. Learning objectives: Confidently identify the layers of...
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 epidermal layers and their morphological "clues". Understand what the basement membrane zone is...
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, diagnostic levels, and essential findings for improved clinicopathological correlation.
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 non-scarring—with recommendations.
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