Welcome! I’m so grateful you’re here. This resource was created with one goal in mind: to help bring greater diversity, accuracy, and inclusivity to dermatologic education.
From my very first year in medical school, I noticed a glaring omission in our training, most dermatology images we learned from depicted conditions only on white skin. When darker skin tones were included, it was often only for diseases commonly associated with those populations, such as lupus or sarcoidosis. I searched everywhere for a comprehensive, side-by-side visual guide showing both common and uncommon conditions across the full range of skin tones… but that resource simply did not exist.
What started as a personal frustration quickly turned into a mission. Throughout medical school, I began collecting and organizing photographs of dermatologic conditions in patients of all skin tones, building a databank to deepen my own learning. When classmates saw and used these materials, the response was immediate gratitude, surprise that such a tool wasn’t standard, and encouragement to make it something bigger.
After hundreds of hours and countless images, I’m proud to share this passion project publicly: Bridging the Gap: Daly’s Diverse Dermatological Dictionary. It is not a fully exhaustive dermatology textbook, but rather a concise, essential, and intentionally curated resource highlighting the facts, visuals, and patterns I find most important, especially for medical students and early healthcare trainees. My only goal is to support better recognition of skin disease in EVERY patient.
I have no financial disclosures, no sponsors, and no conflicts of interest. This work is created purely out of a commitment to more equitable, accurate medical education.
Your enthusiasm fuels my own, and I’m honored to share this growing project with you.
Important Note: Sensitive Content
This educational resource includes clinical photographs of sensitive areas, including genitalia, when medically relevant. Viewer discretion is advised.
Educational Purpose & Legal Disclaimer
This dictionary is intended solely for educational purposes. It is NOT designed or approved for diagnosing, treating, or managing any medical conditions in real patients. Nothing in this document should be interpreted as medical advice, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for professional clinical judgment.
By accessing or viewing this dictionary, you acknowledge and agree that:
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You understand this resource is for educational enrichment only.
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You will not use any content within this document to diagnose or treat patients.
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The author (Paige Daly), DalyDerm, and all affiliated platforms assume no responsibility for clinical decisions made based on this material.
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All information is presented “as is” and without any warranty regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Dermatology is a constantly evolving field; details may change with new research, and occasional errors or omissions may occur despite best efforts.
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You agree to use this resource ethically, responsibly, and within your scope of training.
If you believe something here is incorrect or have concerns about a specific entry, please reach out to me at dalydermatology@gmail.com so I can review and update the material accordingly.
The author assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use, or misuse, of this dictionary. By continuing to use this dictionary, you accept these terms fully.
Welcome to a more inclusive way of learning dermatology. Thank you for being part of the movement to bridge the gap, together.
Please enjoy, share widely, and if you’d like a downloadable version, scroll to the bottom. Your enthusiasm fuels my own, and I’m grateful to share this journey with you.
— Paige O’Brien Daly, MA
Creator of DalyDerm & Dermatology Educator
