Dermatology Made Easy / Scion Publishing (PDF)

A concise overview of the common dermatological conditions most likely to present in general medicine


From reviews:

"... a perfect solution to the constant struggle that dermatology diagnosis presents to primary care physicians and other providers...

This well-formatted book covers a vast array of topics ranging from common to rare skin disorders. The pictures are immensely helpful in the understanding of various skin rashes...." Fam Med 2019;51(5):451-452.


"... easy to read and informative. One cannot emphasise enough the quality and comprehensive nature of the photographic content....

As someone who was interested in dermatology even as a medical student my only regret is that this book was not around when I was a student as it would have very adequately guided me into my beloved subspecialty." Ulster Med J 2017;86(3):1-1.



"The introduction outlines dermatological conditions by symptom, morphology and body site, providing an excellent index prior to delving into greater detail in the following chapters. The logical approach and level of detail make this text perfect for medical students, interns/residents, primary care physicians and other specialists who wish to quickly identify differential diagnoses or refresh their knowledge of dermatological conditions." A Lecturer in Dermatology



Dermatology Made Easy is based on the hugely popular DermNet New Zealand website and is designed to help GPs, medical students and dermatologists diagnose skin conditions with confidence.


The book starts by providing a series of comprehensive tables, complete with over 500 thumbnail photos, to aid diagnosis according to symptoms, morphology, or body site. Once you have narrowed down the diagnosis, cross-references then guide you to more detailed descriptions, and another 700 photographs, covering:

• common infections


• inflammatory rashes


• non-inflammatory conditions


• skin lesions

Every section provides consistent information on the disorder:

• who gets it and what causes it?


• what are the clinical features and does it cause any complications?


• how do you diagnose it?


• how do you treat it and how long does it take to resolve?

The book concludes with a comprehensive section on further investigations and treatment options.


Dermatology Made Easy combines the essential focus of the Made Easy book series with the authority and knowledge base of DermNet New Zealand's unparalleled resources.


Printed in full colour throughout.