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It has proved immensely popular and it has been further updated. We hope that it will continue to be a valuable source book for those interested in learning about this exciting specialty. The Handbook was designed tobe an overview, both succinct and reader-friendly which continues to be our aim.  \nOnce again, many thanks to the BAD for its essential and continuing support.  \nJulian Verbov  \nProfessor of Dermatology Liverpool 2020  \nForeword to Third edition  \nPast BAD President Dr Mark Goodfield wrote in the first edition:  \n‘There is a real need for appropriate information about dermatological diseases to meet the educational needs of doctors at all levels.’  \nThis holds true even more today than in 2009 with the exponential use of social media as an information sourced by patients and clinicians alike. Since its first publication, this book has been the go to resource for accurate knowledge in common and urgent dermatological problems. Its essential role in supporting their workplace learning is highlighted by the 8,843 downloads and 50,000 requests for hard copies from individual students and medical schools throughout the UK. Starting with scientific and epidemiological facts, moving through clinical features and management, medical students are given a structure that enables them to organise learning effectively. 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