Immunohistochemical applications in dermatopathology

Although immunohistochemistry techniques and applications have made great strides in the past 25 years, diagnostics in the world of dermatopathology is still largely based on H&E stained slides. Despite that fact, there are many ways in which immunohistochemistry (IHC) can assist the pathologist in the detection of problematic cases. Outlined are a few of the ways in which antibodies can be utilized in dermatopathology.