Table 1.
Epidermal changes of lesions among patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
| Epidermal change | Present | Absent | 
|---|---|---|
| Ulceration | 7 (14%) | 43 (36%) | 
| Transepidermal elimination of amastigotes | 7 (14%) | 43 (36%) | 
| Hyperkeratosis | 45 (90%) | 5 (10%) | 
| Parakeratosis | 21(42%) | 29 (58%) | 
| Acanthosis | 22(44%) | 28 (56%) | 
| Atrophy | 17 (34%) | 33 (66%) | 
| Spongiosis | 17 (34%) | 33 (66%) | 
| Exocytosis | 17 (34%) | 33 (66%) | 
| Interface change | 33 (66%) | 17 (34%) | 
| Crusting | 6 (12%) | 44 (88%) | 
| Intraepidermal neutrophils | 13 (26%) | 37 (74%) |