Which of the following histological features distinguishes Seborrheic Dermatitis from Psoriasis?
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Correct answer: 'Follicular shunting' and parakeratosis at follicular ostia
Seborrheic dermatitis often shows 'greasy' scales clinically. Histologically, parakeratosis is frequently found at the edges of hair follicle openings (follicular shunting), helping to differentiate it from the regular parakeratosis of psoriasis.
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