Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology & Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 6th Edition

The sixth edition of this widely used dermatology textbook has been thoroughly updated to align with the Medical Council of India’s 2019 competency-based curriculum. Designed primarily for undergraduate medical students, the book maintains a student-friendly format with crisp, bulleted text and extensive visual aids. It aims not only to help students excel in exams but also to cultivate practical knowledge for managing common dermatological conditions in everyday clinical practice. The text also serves as a quick reference for dermatology residents, general physicians, and pediatricians, reflecting the prevalence of skin disorders in general practice.

Key Features

• Curriculum-aligned content: Covers the dermatology course as per the competency-based curriculum.
• Extensive visual aids: Approximately 800 clinical and histopathology images, 250 body and line diagrams, and 100 management tables/flowcharts.
• Student-friendly presentation: Crisp bulleted text, flowcharts, and clues to differential diagnosis aid understanding and retention.
• Updated diagnostics and therapies: Incorporates lasers, biologicals, and modern diagnostic techniques.
• Synopsis summaries: Highlights important diseases for emphasis and review.
• Current guidelines: Includes recent STD/HIV management protocols and WHO/NLEP 2018 leprosy guidelines.
• Practical orientation: Focuses on applying knowledge to real-world patient care rather than solely exam preparation.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier India; 6th edition (September 14, 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8131254992
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8131254998
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788131254998
• eText ISBN: 9788131255001