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These mimickers may show histopathological features such as epidermotropism, dense lymphocytic infiltrates, or even clonality, making accurate differentiation crucial to avoid overtreatment. This review endeavors to comprehensively discuss the clinicopathologic features of the various inflammatory and infectious dermatoses that may simulate CTCL, drawing on illustrative examples across disease categories. 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