Contents
Everything in Dermatology Uncovered, front to back. Jump straight to any module — or pick up where you left off from the home page.
Front Matter
Section titled “Front Matter”- Preface — why this book exists and how to use it.
- Course Overview — objectives, structure, and assessment for the two-week rotation.
- Declaration & Use of AI — licensing, disclaimers, and acknowledgements.
Modules
Section titled “Modules”- Dermatological Principles — History-taking, structured skin examination, terminology, and skin anatomy.
- Inflammatory Skin Disorders — Eczema, contact and seborrhoeic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis.
- Acne and Rosacea — Pathophysiology, clinical subtypes, and evidence-based management.
- Skin Infections — Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections of the skin.
- Skin Infections During Gardening — Sporotrichosis, cutaneous larva migrans, and other outdoor-acquired infections.
- Diagnostic Simulations — Case-based diagnostic reasoning across common presentations.
- Drug Reactions and Emergencies — Drug eruptions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis, and urticaria.
- Paediatric and Geriatric Skin Disorders — Age-specific dermatology across the lifespan.
- Dermatology in Systemic Disease — Cutaneous signs of metabolic, autoimmune, and endocrine disease.
- Skin Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in Malaysia — Locally relevant systemic skin signs.
- Cosmetic and Psychodermatology — Cosmetic dermatology and the skin–mind interface.
- Skin Cancer — Basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma: features, diagnosis, and management.
- Emerging Therapies and Current Guidelines — Biologics, small-molecule inhibitors, and updated guidelines.
- Specific Indications for Treatment — Treatment indications and drug selection for common conditions.
- Patient Communication and Cultural Diversity — Communication skills, cultural competence, and skin of colour.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) — Syphilis, herpes, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, HPV, and HIV.
- Leprosy (Hansen’s Disease) — Classification, clinical features, complications, and WHO multidrug therapy.
- Procedures in Dermatology — Skin biopsy, cryotherapy, patch testing, and KOH preparation.