Review of Dermatology

1. Anatomy and physiology of skin. 2. Skin lesions, morphology, histopathology and investigations. 3. Hansen’s disease. 4. Tuberculosis (tb) and other bacterial infections. 5. Fungal infections. 6. Viral infections. 7. Protozoal, arthropods and parasitic infections. 8. Sexually transmitted diseases. 9. Blistering (vesiculobullous) diseases.10. Papulosquamous disorders. 11. Disorders of adnexae/appendages.12. Dermatitis. 13. Disorders of pigmentation. 14. Connective tissue disorders, drug eruptions.15. Disorders of hair and nail. 16. Skin tumors, vascular lesions, skin and endocrinal disorders.17. Important short topics. The book covers detailed topic discussion for the latest pattern of PGMEE, focusing on concepts. With the new pattern of PGMEE, there is an increasing emphasis on image based MCQs. This shift away from single line MCQs to clinical case scenarios has made it essential to know images as a part of preparation. Arrow based figures have been used for easy recollection at the time of examination. Quick Review section has been included at the end of each chapter for last minute revision. High yield points’ and ‘Aid to remember’ have been included in the chapters along with easy to learn mnemonics. MCQs right up to 2019 have been put from All India, AIIMS, PGI, JIPMER, DNB, COMEDK and state exams for a wide-angle view of all possible MCQs.