Dermatology and Venereology: Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Dermatology and Venereology: Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Skin structure, function, and histology
Chapter 2: Clinical examination and diagnostic approach in dermatology
Chapter 3: Dermatitis and eczema: atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis
Chapter 4: Psoriasis, lichen planus, and other papulosquamous disorders
Chapter 5: Bacterial skin infections: impetigo, cellulitis, folliculitis
Chapter 6: Fungal and yeast infections: dermatophytosis and candidiasis
Chapter 7: Viral infections of the skin: warts, herpes simplex, varicella
Chapter 8: Leprosy (Hansen's disease): clinical features and management
Chapter 9: Sexually transmitted infections with cutaneous manifestations: syphilis, HPV-related warts, HIV-related lesions
Chapter 10: Pigmentary disorders: vitiligo, melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation
Chapter 11: Neoplasms of the skin: benign and malignant lesions (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)
Chapter 12: Public health and preventive aspects in dermatology and venereology: prevention, screening, and referral pathways

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Dermatology and Venereology: Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

The Dermatology and Venereology: Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases syllabus has 12 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Dermatology and Venereology: Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Dermatology and Venereology: Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NEET portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

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