Histologic Diagnosis of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
An Algorithmic Method Based on Pattern Analysis
Third Edition

A. Bernard Ackerman, MD, Almut Böer, MD, Bruce Bennin, MD, Geoffrey J. Gottlieb, MD A classic reference tool to help users identify basic histopathologic patterns of inflammatory skin diseases. This is the Third Edition of this classic work; also included are chapters that are available exclusively online

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Pityriasis alba

Pityriasis Alba

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Pityriasis alba Synonyms Pseudoleukoderma Presentation stereotypical Age and sex Children usually Distribution of lesions Face especially, but sometimes arms Individual lesions Macules and patches Course Months or years Differential diagnosis clinical Tinea versicolor usually appears on the shoulders, neck, and arms as well-defined macules covered by delicate scales. Findings histopathologic Fully developed Sparse superficial perivascular […]