DermAtlas
Encyclopedia
DermAtlas is an open access web site devoted to dermatology
that is hosted by Johns Hopkins University
's Dr. Bernard A. Cohen and Dr. Christoph U. Lehmann. Its goal is to build a large high quality dermatologic atlas
, a database
of image
s of skin conditions, and it encourages its users to submit their dermatology images and links for inclusion.
It is edited in a collaborative fashion by physicians around the globe and includes an online Dermatology Quiz, that allows any one to test their dermatology knowledge.
The database currently includes over 10,500 images and consists of both clinical images and histological
images. Great emphasis is placed on dermatological condition in pediatric patients.
Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails....
that is hosted by Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
's Dr. Bernard A. Cohen and Dr. Christoph U. Lehmann. Its goal is to build a large high quality dermatologic atlas
Atlas
An atlas is a collection of maps; it is typically a map of Earth or a region of Earth, but there are atlases of the other planets in the Solar System. Atlases have traditionally been bound into book form, but today many atlases are in multimedia formats...
, a database
Database
A database is an organized collection of data for one or more purposes, usually in digital form. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality , in a way that supports processes requiring this information...
of image
Image
An image is an artifact, for example a two-dimensional picture, that has a similar appearance to some subject—usually a physical object or a person.-Characteristics:...
s of skin conditions, and it encourages its users to submit their dermatology images and links for inclusion.
It is edited in a collaborative fashion by physicians around the globe and includes an online Dermatology Quiz, that allows any one to test their dermatology knowledge.
The database currently includes over 10,500 images and consists of both clinical images and histological
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining cells and tissues commonly by sectioning and staining; followed by examination under a light microscope or electron microscope...
images. Great emphasis is placed on dermatological condition in pediatric patients.