Parakeratotic hyperkeratosis (H&E, 40x and 400x). Note the abnormal thickness of the cornified layer, in which vestiges of nuclei can be seen, and cellular proliferation in the stratum spinosum, corresponding to achantosis. The dermis is particularly congested.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
  
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