Dermatopathology in India.

Dermatology and pathology have traditionally had very close interactions and clinical dermatologists have always been in the forefront of dermatopathology. The reasons for this are not difficult to seek: 1. Both are visually oriented specialties needing similar learning skills. 2. A clinical dermatologist is also the gross pathologist in case of skin biopsies. 3. The skin is the easiest organ to biopsy. 4. General pathologists have always shown, with certain exceptions, a lack of interest in dermatopathology.