Annals of Medical and Surgical Dermatology

Dermatopathology

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Dermatopathology is a subspecialty of dermatology and pathology that focuses on the diagnosis of skin diseases through the examination of skin samples under a microscope. This field combines the expertise of dermatologists and pathologists to accurately diagnose a wide range of skin conditions, including skin cancers, infectious diseases, and inflammatory conditions. Dermatopathologists use various techniques to examine skin samples, including histology, which involves the examination of thin sections of tissue, and immunohistochemistry, which utilizes antibodies to identify specific proteins in tissue samples. Dermatopathology plays a critical role in the diagnosis and management of skin diseases, and its importance continues to grow as new treatments and technologies become available.