Dermoscopy - Histopathology Correlation: A Conspectus in the Skin of colour

This atlas presents dermoscopic-histopathological correlations of dermatologic and pathological presentations seen in the Asian subcontinent. The disorders have been explained with the help of state of the art clinical, dermoscopic and pathological figures of various entities in skin of color. The format has been kept simple and easy to understand which is deciphered through dermoscopic and histopathological correlation. This title also emphasizes on atypical presentations and rare dermoscopic features with the help of thorough description covering clinical and pathological manifestations, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis.

Written for dermatologists, dermato-pathologists, dermoscopists and residents of dermatology, this atlas is a detailed visual guide to effectively evaluate and diagnose various skin disorders.  

Dr. Balachandra Suryakant Ankad MBBS, MD., Dermatology is currently working as Professor and Head, Department of dermatology, S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, is an eminent personality working in the field of Dermatology and has over two decades of experience in the field. His areas of expertise are Dermoscopy of Hansen’s disease, dermatophytosis, hyperpigmentary and hypopigmentary diseases. He has published more than 50 papers in various National and International journals and has made more than 100 presentations over various topics of his research in dermatology. He is also the recipient of the famous WCD scholarship and is Member of Board of Directors, International Dermoscopic Society for term 2018-2020. He is coordinator of SIG-Dermoscopy of IADVL for term 2020-2021.