Dermatology, made visual.

Why DermCodex?

DermCodex is an independent educational project created by Kumar Sukhdeo, MD, PhD, a board-certified dermatologist and physician-scientist. Dermatology is a deeply visual specialty, and this project brings together his love of art, technology, teaching, and sharing knowledge.

Dr. Sukhdeo earned his MD and PhD through Case Western Reserve University’s Medical Scientist Training Program and completed dermatology residency at New York University. His interests span skin science, hair disorders, and medical education. Learn more about Dr. Sukhdeo ↗

DermCodex is an independent project. The views expressed here are Dr. Sukhdeo’s own and do not represent any employer or institution.

Image use and licensing

DermCodex images may belong to their creators or other rights holders, and individual images may carry their own terms. Please check the caption and license for each image.

Images marked for educational reuse

When an image is explicitly marked as available under DermCodex’s educational image license, you may share it for noncommercial educational use in its original form, with visible attribution to DermCodex and a link to the image’s source page. Keep any watermark and copyright notice intact. Do not distribute modified versions. These permissions apply only to images expressly marked for this use; they do not apply to other site content or third-party images unless their own terms allow it.

Other uses

For commercial use, publication, unwatermarked or high-resolution copies, adaptations, or any image without an educational-use designation, please request permission. Permission, availability, and any fees will be determined individually. This policy does not limit rights you may have under applicable law.

A note on medical information

DermCodex is for education and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Speak with a qualified clinician about your own health.