Textbook of Advanced Dermatology: Pearls for Academia and Skin Clinics is an essential reference for practicing dermatologists in hospitals and clinics. The book aims to provide interesting tips that cannot be found in traditional dermatology handbooks. The contributors include top minds in dermatology and related fields such as Joe Niamtu, Samuel Lam, and Steven Feldman. Topics in the book include novel, original formulations for topical compounds, ways to improve patient adherence to prescriptions, business tips, novelties in skin surgery, and solutions for preventing patient complaints and legal suits. The book also highlights the author's personal experiences gained over many years in improving everyday clinical dermatology practice.

The book is divided into 5 sections each representing 'pearls' of advice: Teaching Pearls, Medical Pearls, Publication Pearls, Procedural Pearls, and Business Pearls, encompassing all of the broad realm of dermatology.