Dermatology Simplified Outlines and Mnemonics

This revised and updated practical textbook is derived from notes taken during dermatology residency and represents a comprehensive yet condensed approach to the dermatology curriculum, listing every entity with only the most important and testable facts and mnemonics. There is often an intimidating amount of material for young dermatologists and other doctors with an interest in dermatology to learn, and this guide puts it all into a concise and manageable context. Furthermore, introductions to the dermatology physical exam and dermatopathology, as well as short guides describing the basics of medications, basic science, cosmetics and surgery are included.

The goal of Dermatology Simplified is not to help with visual identification of diagnoses, but rather to help young dermatologists learn to create differential diagnoses and memorize all the important facts for myriad diseases. Given its unique approach, this guide will serve new residents well in quickly adapting to their new field, while also helping senior residents as a quick review of all topics in preparation for the in-service and board examinations (reflecting the priorities of the new CORE exams). This book is therefore an important resource for all dermatology students, residents, other trainees on dermatology rotations, and faculty.

Starting Dermatology: The Starter Kit.- General Advice on Studying.- How to Describe a Rash.- Tips on Dermatopathology.- Morphologic Reaction Patterns.- Primary reaction patterns: Papulosquamous.- Primary reaction patterns:  Eczematous.- Primary reaction patterns: Vesiculobullous.- Primary reaction patterns: Vascular.- Primary reaction patterns: Dermal.- Additional categories: Neoplasms/ tumors.- Alopecia.- Collagen vascular disease/ Connective tissue disease.- Follicular disease.- Keratotic disease.- Infectious disease.- Nutritional disease.- Lists, Common Differentials, and Mnemonics.- High yield notes on high yield topics: Medications.- High yield notes on high yield topics: Cosmetics.- High yield notes on high yield topics: Surgery.- High yield notes on high yield topics: Basic Science.

Jules Lipoff, MD is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Philadelphia and serving as clinical associate professor (adjunct) in the Department of Dermatology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University.  He grew up in Kansas City, attended college at Yale, and completed medical school, internship, and residency in dermatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.  His clinical and research interests focus on access to care, teledermatology, social media, and health equity.  He currently also serves as both a Senior Subspecialist Consultant with telemedicine for Médecins Sans Frontiéres and as a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Diego Ruiz Dasilva, MD is an Ivy-League trained, board-certified dermatologist practicing in Virginia Beach and Hampton, Virginia. He was born in Brazil and raised in South Florida where he attended the University of Miami for his undergraduate degree. He subsequently attended the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His interests include chronic pruritus, psychodermatology/dysesthesia, skin of color, skin cancer, and inflammatory dermatoses.