This book, now seeing its fourth edition, has been appreciated as the book in dermatopathology for residents in india. It has, in the past, received acclaim for its simplicity, clarity, and brevity. This edition takes these basic concepts of the book further. All the original features of the book such as readable presentation of content, clinical correlation, flow charts, text boxes, and tables of comparison are retained. The book is now being published in color and several new features have been added. The book will continue to serve as a ready reckoner for students as well as for the practising dermatologists and pathologists.