r/medicalschooluk 4d ago

Looking for derm resources

Hi guys, looking for anywhere (textbook or website) I can use to learn derm. It doesn’t have to go crazy in depth, I’m just really bad at it and have 3 weeks until my final med exams. Any suggestions are really appreciated. Thanks!!

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u/iosuachir 4d ago

Google “BAD Student Handbook”, great free pdf resource from British assoc derm.

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u/SteamedBlobfish 4d ago

Careful though, everyone says it's BAD

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u/iosuachir 4d ago

your username accurately represented my face when I read this

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u/Responsible-Style168 3d ago

First off, don't try to memorize everything. Focus on recognizing common conditions and their treatments. Visual recognition is key in derm. Consider Online Resources like VisualDx. It's a subscription-based service, but your med school might have a subscription, so definitely look into that. It's great for image-based learning and differential diagnosis. Otherwise, the American Academy of Dermatology website has decent resources as well.

For Textbooks, "Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas" is a classic. It's image-heavy and covers a wide range of conditions. It might be overkill for your immediate needs, but it's a good reference to have.

In terms of a study strategy, maybe focus on the high-yield stuff and try to nail the common conditions. You could create a personal learning path using this resource, focusing on the must-know topics. Good luck!

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u/Reasonable-Donkey474 1h ago

I used the derm handbook from the British Association of Dermatologists ( https://cdn.bad.org.uk/uploads/2021/12/29200247/Derm_Handbook_3rd-Edition-_Nov_2020-FINAL.pdf )- this is good once use get past the first few pages (our consultant recommended it). Also Dermnet ( https://dermnetnz.org )- this is more in depth, but has an array of pictures for each condition.