Histopathology showing focal epidermal suprabasilar acantholysis and dyskeratosis as well as variable spongiosis. (Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification: 320.)

Histopathology showing focal epidermal suprabasilar acantholysis and dyskeratosis as well as variable spongiosis. (Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification: 320.)

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... clinical differential diagnosis included GD, miliaria rubra, folliculitis, demodicosis, and Pityrosporum folliculitis. A punch biopsy of a representative lesion on his chest showed hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, focal epidermal suprabasilar acantholysis, and dyskeratosis without significant spongiosis (Fig 2). The clinical and histopathologic findings were consistent with a diagnosis of GD. ...