Histomorphological evaluation of non-neoplastic cutaneous disorders

Abstract

Skin, the largest organ of the body functions as a protective covering to internal viscera; provides a passive protective barrier to fluid loss and mechanical damage; has a sensory contribution and endocrine role of vitamin D synthesis. A spectrum of conditions varying from wrinkles and hair loss, blisters, and rashes to life-threatening malignancies may be consequences of imbalances in factors that maintain the homeostasis amongst skin cells.1 Most skin conditions are diagnosed based on the patient’s history, anatomical distribution, and clinical appearance of the Original Article