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lying epidermis showed greatest damage. There was mild
edemaof the pars papillaris with lymphocytic infiltration,
particularly around the telangiectatic vessels. Atrophy
of hair follicles was observed.
Follow-up studies at six months and one year showed
that the hyperpigmentation had in most cases disap-

Fig. 7.—Photomicrograph of pigmented skin lesion three weeks after
exposure (xX 100). Extensive transepidermal damage with less involved
areas on either side. Loose lamination of stratum corneum, absence of
Stratum granulosum, and disorganization of malpighian layer. Dermis
shows mild edema of pars reticularis, indistinct capillary loops, moderately
pronounced perivascular cellular infiltrate, and mild telangiectasia.

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peared. At the site of deeper foot lesions and the earlesions, there were pink-to-white areas that had not repigmented (fig. 5B). In these areas the skin appeared

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