Mobile Applications

There are softwares designed for Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and mobile phones that might help you keep yourself up-to-date efficiently about your own medical condition or medical specialty.

A2Z of Dermatology

• Description: "Are you a medical student, doctor, nurse or allied health professional who looks after patients that might get skin problems? Are you sitting for an exam and want a quick way of learning a lot of dermatology that is particularly useful for spotters e.g. USMLE, PLAB, finals, MRCP, MRCGP etc. Well here is a great mini textbook to carry around with you at all times. 115 different diagnoses all with zoomable full colour high quality photos and brief explanatory text."

ABC of Dermatology

• Description: "ABC of Dermatology gives a concise overview of all the essentials of dermatology for non-dermatologists. It is particularly useful in primary care, and is an excellent introduction to dermatology for nurses and medical students."

Diagnostic Criteria in Dermatology

• Description: "Diagnostic Criteria in Dermatology provides dermatologists, residents, medical students and other physicians with the most up-to-date and evidence-based diagnostic criteria for dermatologic diseases and syndromes. For a number of conditions in dermatology, evidence-based diagnostic criteria have been developed to improve the diagnostic acuity. An accurate diagnosis is essential for proper patient management."

iMCQs in Dermatology

• Description: "220 MCQ Questions in Dermatology with Photos aimed at Medical Students, Junior Doctors and GPs."

Pocket Advisor - Dermatology Diagnosis & Treatment

• Description: "Pocket Advisor Dermatology Diagnosis & Treatment is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of common clinical problems in Dermatology. Up-to-date information, written by leading authorities in the field is organized in a convenient and easy-to-use format designed especially for use on mobile devices."