VisualDx

When it comes to finding real-life images to facilitate education and practice in dermatology, oncodermatology, and beyond, VisualDx is a key resource. This database provides not only clinical summaries but a wealth of diagrams and photographs and it continues to constantly expand its content.

In the latest update, there are hundreds of new hair and scalp images for conditions such as traction alopecia, psoriasis, and many more, along with improved illustrations for diagnoses like third nerve palsy. There is also additional information on cutaneous adverse effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors and new diagnoses such as functional dyspepsia and dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans. Finally, VisualDx has recently introduced refreshed patient handouts for diseases like osteomyelitis, Zika virus infection, and hidradenitis suppurativa.

Updated content is not the only thing that is new from VisualDx. There will soon be a new VisualDx 8 app available to support identification of cutaneous conditions on the go. You can use it to look up a specific disease or build a differential based on patient and clinical characteristics. An advance look at the revamped app is available at: app.visualdx.com (you will need to sign in to your VisualDx account).