‘Essentials of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Disease: An Illustrated Synopsis’ (2nd edition) is an easy-to-read book that addresses theory as well as clinical sections of the undergraduate medical curriculum. It will also be useful to the general practitioner handling dermatological cases in routine practice. Salient features of the book: Twenty-five chapters with concise description of diseases, their classical presentation and currently used methods of treatment. Classification of most of the diseases according to their etiological mechanism. Bulleted text for a clear and crisp presentation to assist the undergraduate medical student. A total of 134 tables for easy memorisation of topics and effective presentation during examination. Text interspersed with 584 clinical photographs providing crucial visual information about the skin conditions. High quality colour images to clearly demonstrate the results of treatments like cryotherapy, skin excision, grafting, etc. An additional section on the Syndromic Management Approach for STDs to cater to the requirements of the curriculum; also useful to the practitioners in healthcare settings. A consolidated document for Management Options in Dermatology provided as appendix.