International Conference on Dermatology and Skin Care

Diagnostic dermatopathology lies at the heart of dermatology, providing the microscopic insights that guide accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic decision‑making. Skin diseases often present with overlapping clinical features, and histopathology remains the gold standard for distinguishing between inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, and neoplastic conditions. With advances in immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and digital pathology, dermatopathology has evolved into a dynamic specialty that bridges clinical dermatology and laboratory medicine. This session will highlight the critical role of dermatopathology in modern practice, emphasizing both foundational principles and cutting‑edge innovations.

Overview:

The session will provide a comprehensive exploration of dermatopathology, beginning with the fundamentals of histologic evaluation, including tissue processing, staining, and interpretation of key patterns. Faculty will discuss the diagnostic approach to common inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, infections, and cutaneous malignancies, highlighting the importance of clinicopathologic correlation. Special emphasis will be placed on advanced techniques such as immunohistochemistry, molecular profiling, and digital pathology, which are expanding diagnostic precision and enabling personalized medicine. The program will also address challenges such as rare presentations, overlapping histologic features, and the integration of dermatopathology into multidisciplinary care. By combining traditional expertise with modern technology, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how dermatopathology shapes patient outcomes.

Key Topics:

• Histologic evaluation – Fundamentals of tissue processing, staining, and interpretation of dermatologic specimens.
• Inflammatory and autoimmune dermatoses – Microscopic features and clinicopathologic correlation.
• Cutaneous malignancies – Histopathology of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
• Advanced diagnostics – Role of immunohistochemistry, molecular profiling, and digital pathology.
• Challenges in dermatopathology – Rare presentations, overlapping features, and multidisciplinary integration.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of histologic evaluation in dermatopathology.
• Recognize microscopic features of common inflammatory, autoimmune, and neoplastic skin diseases.
• Apply advanced diagnostic techniques including immunohistochemistry and molecular profiling.
• Integrate dermatopathology findings into clinical decision‑making and multidisciplinary care.
• Evaluate the role of digital pathology in enhancing diagnostic precision and efficiency.