Human Scalp Wart #1
by Jose Calvo/science Photo Library
Title
Human Scalp Wart #1
Artist
Jose Calvo/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Light micrograph of scalp skin showing a common wart (verruca vulgaris) with marked hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, and inflammatory infiltrate in the dermoepidermal junction. Common warts are raised growths with roughened surface, caused by infection with a type of human papillomavirus (HPV). The surrounding skin shows hair follicles with associated sebaceous glands. The scale bar corresponds to 2 mm. H&E stain.
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February 25th, 2021
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