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This is 4 month old boy, born at 30 weeks gestation due to premature rupture of membranes. He presents with a 2 month history of well-demarcated, erosive, vivid red plaques on face and buttocks.

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This website provides a comprehensive review of skin pathology with discussions of timely and controversial topics in dermatopathology. We hope that all medical professionals will benefit from the information provided.

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Meet Our Residents

We have been involved in the training of dermatology and pathology residents since 1994.

Dr. Shitabata is the Director of Dermatopathology for the Harbor-UCLA Dermatology Residency Program.  

Dr. Shitabata is the Director of Dermatopathology for the Osteopathic dermatology residency program, organized through the Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine