Because inflammatory skin disorders represent the most common and
significant non-neoplastic skin diseases, as well as the most frequently
encountered diagnostic hurdle for the practicing pathologist, they are
the focus of this volume. This Atlas seeks to summarize and illuminate
relevant clinical and pathologic findings for non-neoplastic disorders
of skin in the context of recent knowledge and in a manner that promotes
practicality. Non-neoplastic diseases of the skin are ubiquitous and
numerous. They are responsible for significant morbidity in patients
worldwide and account for enormous time consumption and cost within the
medical community. The authors hope that this Fascicle will facilitate
the diagnosis and treatment of these important conditions in a manner
that will benefit patients and clinicians alike.