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. 2021 Jan 29;11(1):e2021138. doi: 10.5826/dpc.1101a138

Table 3.

Dermoscopic and Histopathological Correlation of Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis Rosea
Dermoscopic Features Histopathological Features
Unspecific distribution of red dots Non uniform dilatation of capillaries in the dermal papillae
Patchy scaling Focal parakeratosis
Red background Vascular dilatation
Brown dots Spongiotic tissue reaction plus hemosiderin deposits from extravasated red blood cells and lymphocytic infiltrate