Friday Pop Quiz 8/14/2026
A 70-year-old female presents for treatment of a large tumor shown on her face. It has been increasing in size for over 10 years. Which of the following medication is FDA approved for locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that is not amenable to surgical therapy? A. Ipilimumab B. Sonidegib C. Erolitinib D. Interferon alpha E. 5-fluorouracil To find out the correct answer and re …
Essential Acral Dermoscopy: Patterns You Can’t Miss
Essential Acral Dermoscopy: PatternsLet’s be honest, acral dermoscopy can be a little scary because no one wants to miss acral lentiginous melanoma. In its early stages, it can be subtle, and outcomes suffer when diagnosis is delayed. In this session, Dr. Stein—professor at NYU School of Medicine where she serves as the associate director of the Pigmented Lesion Section—provides a pattern-recognition reset on volar skin, empha …
Essential Acral Dermoscopy: Patterns
My Approach to Diagnosing Systemic Disease
diagnosing systemic disease in dermatologyDiagnosing systemic disease requires connecting the dots from the microscope to the bedside, according to Mayo Clinic dermatologist and dermatopathologist Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Sokumbi outlines how she makes diagnostic decisions, including thinking beyond the skin. As a dermatologic detective of …
diagnosing systemic disease in dermatology
Reflections from a Recent Derm Graduate Who Took Both the AOBD and ABD Applied Exams
AOBD vs ABD Applied ExamsThe applied exam marks the culmination of years of training for most derm residents. Obtaining board certification signifies to patients that one is an expert in the field of dermatology and is more than capable of providing care independently. Although the overwhelming majority of residents pass, it’s difficult not to let your guard down while preparing. The stakes are simply too high not to gi …
AOBD vs ABD Applied Exams
Friday Pop Quiz – 8/7/2026
A 22-year-old man presents for the evaluation of multiple cystic lesions on his abdomen and forearms, as shown. His father, who passed away three years prior, had similar findings. Which of the following is most associated with the patient’s condition? A. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia B. Gardner syndrome C. Loeys-Dietz syndrome D. Mutilating palmoplantar keratoderma (Olmsted syn …