22^nd World Dermatology Congress

Dermatopathology

Dermatopathology is a combined subspecialty of dermatology and pathology and at a reduced scope of surgical pathology which focuses on the study of skin diseases at the microscopic and molecular level. It also incorporates investigations into the potential reasons for skin diseases at a basic level. Dermatopathologists work in association with clinical dermatologists. Cases of dermatopathology can include melanoma and other skin disorders; immunological, infectious and pediatric diseases. A dermatopathologist is a qualified physician who specializes in identifying skin disorders under a microscope.