The key difference between acanthosis and acantholysis is that acanthosis refers to the thickened epidermis while acantholysis is the loss of intercellular connections between keratinocytes. Acanthosis and acantholysis are two skin conditions related to the epidermis. Acanthosis is the thickened epidermis. The increased thickness of the malpighian layer is the cause for acanthosis. Acantholysis is […]