Miniaturization of Sebaceous Glands: A Novel Histopathological Finding in Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus of the Scalp

    June 2017 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Pathology ”
    Marta Sar‐Pomian, Joanna Czuwara, Lidia Rudnicka, Małgorzata Olszewska
    Studysummary This study found that follicular acantholysis is a common histopathological feature in pemphigus, with differences in depth between pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus lesions that may aid in diagnosis.
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