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Acne
Prevalence Definition Common Demographics Pathogenesis Causes Aggravating Factors Differential Diagnoses…
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Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
Definition: Actinic keratosis is a precancerous scaly spot found on…
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Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis (Sweet Syndrome)
Introduction: Demographics: Etiology of Sweet Syndrome Malignancy-Associated Sweet Syndrome: Inflammatory…
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Alopecia
Types of Hair Loss/Alopecia Types of Alopecia Type of Alopecia…
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Alopecia (kids)
Tinea capitis presenting with a solitary circular area of…
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Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, typically…
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Angular Cheilitis
Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment General Measures Specific Measures
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Annular Lesions
Comparison of Annular Lesions Diagnosis Clinical presentation Treatment options Tinea…
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Asteatotic eczema (winter itch)
©DermNet NZ www.dermnetnz.org 2022 CLINICAL FEATURES TREATMENT
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Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)
Introduction: Demographics: Causes: Immune System Theory What is Atopy? Disease…
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Prevalence: Risk Factors Skin Type: Sun Exposure: Personal History: Clinical…
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Bed bug bites
presentation MANAGEMENT Eradication of bed bugs Prevention
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Bowen’s Disease
Overview Risk Factors Differential Diagnosis Treatment
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Bullous pemphigoid
most common form of autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease. occurs in…
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Cercarial dermatitis(swimmer’s itch)
caused by Preventative measures To reduce parasite numbers in the environment: To…
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Chilblains
Pathophysiology Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Manifestations Association with COVID-19 Diagnosis…
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Contact Dermatitis
Appearance Diagnosis Treatment
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Dermatitis
Relationship with Eczema: Classification: Dermatitis can be categorized based on…
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Dermatitis herpetiform
This extremely itchy condition is a chronic subepidermal vesicular condition…
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Dermatoscopic features
https://dermnetnz.org/cme/dermoscopy-course/dermoscopic-features 🎨 Colours Seen on Dermoscopy 🧭 Symmetry 🧱 Dermatoscopic…
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Dermoscopy – 3-Point Dermoscopy Checklist
A score of ≥2 suggests a high likelihood of malignancy…
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diagnostic approach
common dermatological problems fall into one of seven categories Common…
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Diagnostic tools
Wood’s light examination of the eye after fluorescein staining. (A…
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Dry Skin (Xerosis, Xeroderma, Asteatosis)
Introduction Demographics Causes Clinical Features Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook
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Eczema
Eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, impacts approximately 20% of…
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Erythema Multiforme
Erythema Multiforme Prevalence and Demographics: Genetic Predisposition: Causes: Infections (90%…
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Erythema Nodosum
Definition: Etiology: Epidemiology: Pathophysiology: Histopathology: Clinical Presentation: Associated Symptoms: Diagnosis:…
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Erythrasma
Who gets erythrasma? Cause Clinical features Types of erythrasma Complications…
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feet infections
Wearing boots for extended periods, especially in environments where the…
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Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)
Causes Normal Hair Growth Cycle Hair Shedding and Miniaturisation Clinical…
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Flea bites
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Flexural Eczema
Definition: Atopic dermatitis that develops in flexural areas (backs of…
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Folliculitis
Causes
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Generalised pruritus
CAUSES: History Key examination Key investigations to consider Treatment
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Golfer’s vasculitis (summer leg rash)
Brachioradialis pruritus ‘golfer’s itch’
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Grover disease
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
from – AFP > 2017 > August > Hidradenitis suppurativa…
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Ichthyosis vulgaris
excessive dry, scaly skin It is the most common form…
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Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis
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Impetigo
Epidemiology Pathophysiology Causes Predisposing Factors Types of Impetigo Bullous Impetigo…
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Infantile acne
Infantile acne usually starts after the age of 3 months, with…
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Itchy anus
Itchy anus is a common complaint characterized by intense itching…
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Keloid and hypertrophic scar
Hypertrophic scars Keloid scars Common in all races and ages.…
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Keratosis Pilaris (chicken skin)
Definition Epidemiology Pathophysiology Clinical Features Skin Type Variation Complications Diagnosis…
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Lichen planus
Causes: characterised by MANAGEMENT
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Lichen simplex
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Malassezia folliculitis / pityrosporum folliculitis
Definition: Associated Conditions: Who Gets Malassezia Folliculitis? Clinical Features: Diagnosis:…
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Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia, balding)
Cause: DHT Effects: 5-Alpha Reductase: Genetics: Genetic Testing: Women with…
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Medications in Dermatology
Corticosteroids Generic name Formulation Group I Mild Desonide 0.5% Lotion…
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Melanoma
Skin Neoplasia Naevi and Melanoma Naevi = hamartoma of the…
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Melasma
Differential diagnosis of melasma Condition Age of onset Location Clinical…
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Molluscum contagiosum
Overview Age and Prevalence Spread Complications Treatment Physical Treatments Medical…
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Morbilliform Drug Eruption (Maculopapular/Exanthematous Drug Eruption)
Definition Type Mechanism Time Immune Mediators Example Conditions I IgE-mediated…
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Necrotizing Fasciitis
Overview: Causative Organisms: Monomicrobial pathogens: Polymicrobial pathogens: Risk Factors: Clinical…
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Neonatal Rashes
Erythema toxicum Milia neonatal pustular melanosis Acropustulosis of infancy
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Nummular/discoid eczema
scattered, well-defined, coin-shaped and coin-sized plaques of eczema. Discoid eczema…
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Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, is a fungal infection…
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Oral Antifungals
Azoles 2. Terbinafine 3. Griseofulvin Monitoring and Considerations
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Periorificial dermatitis
Periorificial dermatitis (POD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized…
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Periorificial Dermatitis (POD)
Definition and Characteristics: Prevalence and Demographics: Etiology and Risk Factors:…
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Petechiae and Purpura
https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/fever_and_petechiae_purpura/ Key Points Background Information Definitions Clinical Assessment History Taking…
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Photodermatitis
Who gets photosensitivity? Classification of photosensitivity Causes Clinical features Complications…
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Pitted Keratolysis
Pitted keratolysis, also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum or ringed…
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Pityriasis alba
Treatment No treatment is necessary for asymptomatic pityriasis alba.
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Pityriasis rosea
Possible Causes: Stages of Development: Treatment: General Measures: Specific Measures:…
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Pompholyx
It is not related to occlusion of sweat glands as was first thought when…
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Prurigo nodularis / Nodular prurigo
DDx Mx
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Pruritus ani
Typical Patient Profile: Aetiology Idiopathic Causes: Benign Aetiology: Faecal Soiling,…
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Pruritus in the Elderly
Skin Changes in the Elderly: Factors in Skin Ageing: Differential…
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Psoriasis
Types of psoriasis Differential diagnosis Infantile Seborrhoeic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis…
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Pyogenic granuloma
Introduction Demographics Causes Clinical Features Dermoscopy Features Complications Diagnosis Differential…
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Rash Diagnosis
In dermatology, rash diagnosis often begins with “spot” (pattern-recognition) identification…
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Rashes (kids)
LESION DESCRIPTION PATHOGENS ORINFECTION a)Maculopapular rash macules – red/pink discrete…
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Rashes in Children – patient handouts
General Information Rashes are common in children and babies, with…
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Red Rashes on Face
Background Assessment and Diagnosis Common Causes and Clinical Features Causes…
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Rhinophyma
Cause of Rhinophyma: Other Forms of Phymatous Rosacea: Severity Classification:…
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Rosacea
Background Clinical Features Demographics Pathophysiology Subtypes and Clinical Manifestations Cutaneous…
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Scabies
Differential diagnoses of classical scabies Insect bites Infections Dermatitis…
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scalp rashes
The most common scalp symptoms are: Itch, Soreness, Scale/flaking, Pustules/sores…
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Scarlet Fever
Pathophysiology Epidemiology Symptoms Signs Labs Differential Diagnosis
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Seborrhoeic Keratosis
Definition Synonyms Prevalence Causes Clinical Features Variants of Seborrhoeic Keratoses…
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skin bumps
Keratosis pilaris
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Risk Factors Types of SCC Clinical Presentation Prognostic Factors Surgical…
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Demographics Causes Clinical Features Complications Diagnosis Differential Diagnoses Treatment Prevention…
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Superficial fungal infection diagnosis and treatments
Tinea Type Risk Factors Treatment Complications Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm)…
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Telogen Effluvium
Contrast with Anagen Effluvium Population Affected by Telogen Effluvium Causes…
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Terminology Of Skin Lesions
Primary lesions Macule Circumscribed area of altered skin colour (Latin…
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Tinea cruris
TREATMENT
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Tinea incognito
Tinea incognito (often mislabeled as “tinea incognita”) is a fungal…
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Tinea Pedis
Tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete’s foot, is a fungal…
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Topical Steroids
click on heading to sort Potency Product-Name Active-Ingredient Formulation…
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Types of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Type A (Augmented) Reactions Feature Example Bleeding Warfarin (excess INR)…
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Urticaria
Clinical Recommendations Urticaria Characteristics Etiology and Pathophysiology A. IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity…
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Vitiligo
Overview Epidemiology Race Sex Onset Inheritance Associated Autoimmune Disorders Treatment…
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warts
Etiology Epidemiology Prognosis Treatment / Management