By Elizabeth Plocharczyk, MD
Diseases of the skin are among the most common medical problems people experience. These include a wide range of conditions from rashes, psoriasis, and infections to skin cancers and melanoma. Physicians treat the most common skin diseases and often arrive at a diagnosis without additional help. However, when the skin does not behave as expected or cancer is suspected, the services of a dermatopathologist can be helpful in arriving at the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.