What is Parakeratosis in Medical Dermatology?

Medical Dermatology Glossary

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Darkening of the skin due to an increase in melanin production or deposition, appearing as patches or macules darker than the surrounding skin.

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A histopathological finding characterised by the retention of nuclei in cells of the stratum corneum, indicating abnorma...

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
Parakeratosis IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	A histopathological finding characterised by the retention of nuclei in cells of...

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