| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100490 - Disclosure - Accrued Liabilities- Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) (http://dermira.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureAccruedLiabilitiesScheduleOfAccruedLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001557883 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Payables And Accruals [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Payables And Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accrued outside research and development services | ||
Accrued compensation | ||
Accrued professional and consulting services | ||
Other | ||
Total accrued liabilities | 17,227,000 | 16,666,000 |