Bridging Clinical Precision and Patient Understanding
The Institute for Dermatology provides peer-reviewed clinical tools, dermoscopy diagnostic criteria, and continuous professional development for practitioners—alongside plain-English, actionable condition guides for patients.
01. Diagnostic Support
Calculators Built for Practice
Stop relying on mental math for PASI scores or guessing fingertip units. We’ve built clinical calculators designed for rapid use during 10-minute consultations. No login required, fully functional offline to ensure patient data privacy.
- PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index)
- DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index)
- Fingertip Unit (FTU) Estimator
- Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator
02. Patient Education
Guides That Actually Help
Most patient information leaflets are either too dense to read or too vague to be useful. Our guides focus on management strategies, identifying triggers, and knowing exactly when to seek urgent medical review.
Atopic Eczema
Understanding the itch-scratch cycle, proper emollient usage, and managing topical corticosteroids without steroid phobia.
Read the Eczema GuideAcne Vulgaris
Differentiating between comedonal and cystic acne, navigating active ingredients, and understanding timeline expectations.
Read the Acne GuidePsoriasis
Systemic inflammation, identifying plaque psoriasis versus guttate, and biological therapy pathways.
Read the Psoriasis GuideRosacea
Identifying common triggers, managing persistent erythema, and understanding the different rosacea subtypes.
Read the Rosacea Guide03. Clinical Diagnostics
Dermoscopy & Diagnostics
Enhance diagnostic accuracy with structured dermoscopy guides. We cover pattern analysis, algorithmic approaches, and the 2-step method for assessing pigmented lesions.
The 2-Step Algorithm
Differentiating melanocytic from non-melanocytic lesions before applying specific malignancy criteria.
View Algorithm →Vascular Patterns
Recognizing arborizing vessels, dotted vessels, and polymorphous patterns in non-pigmented skin cancers.
View Vascular Guide →04. Specialized Care
Pediatric Dermatology
Children's skin is structurally different, and pediatric diseases present uniquely. Navigate infantile hemangiomas, neonatal rashes, and genodermatoses with our specialized clinical modules.
Enter Pediatrics HubLatest Pediatric Guidelines
- Management of infantile hemangiomas (Propranolol criteria).
- Differentiating benign neonatal rashes from herpes simplex.
- Topical steroid safety in infants.
05. Evidence-Based
Why Practitioners Trust Us
Fully client-side, instant load.
Guidelines from BAD, AAD, and NICE.
We never store patient inputs.
Recent CPD & Literature Reviews
View all CPDJAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis: 2024 Update
August 2024
A comprehensive review of the safety profile and efficacy of oral and topical Janus kinase inhibitors for severe eczema.
Surgical Margins in Cutaneous Melanoma
July 2024
Re-evaluating the standard excision margins based on the latest long-term survival data from multinational trials.
06. Treatment Protocols
Systemic Therapies
Navigating the complex landscape of systemic treatments requires precise dosing and rigorous monitoring. Access our protocols for standard disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologics.
- Methotrexate dosing and monitoring.
- Cyclosporine for rapid crisis management.
- Acitretin for generalized pustular psoriasis.
Common Patient Questions
Do topical steroids thin the skin?
When used correctly for short courses (typically 1-2 weeks) and applied thinly, topical steroids are extremely safe. Skin thinning (atrophy) usually only occurs with prolonged, continuous use of potent steroids without medical supervision.
Is my mole changing?
Follow the ABCDE rule: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter (over 6mm), and Evolution (changing over time). If a mole is evolving, it requires a clinical assessment. Use our Mole Check Guide for reference.
How much sunscreen do I need?
Most people apply less than half the required amount. You need approximately a shot glass full (30ml) for the entire body, or two finger lengths for the face and neck.
Ready to optimize your clinical workflow?
Our tools are free, require no registration, and are continually updated against current guidelines.
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