Exam of the Future Changes! Important Announcement!
The American Board of Dermatology’s Exam of the Future timeline has changed!
Due to recent problems with certifying exam scoring, the American Board of Dermatology is delaying the implementation of the new modular CORE Exam until 2020. As a result of this change, the APPLIED exam will move to 2021.
While the ABD works diligently on finding the correct partner to ensure results issu …
The American Board of Dermatology’s Exam of the Future timeline has changed!
Due to recent problems with certifying exam scoring, the American Board of Dermatology is delaying the implementation of the new modular CORE Exam until 2020. As a result of this change, the APPLIED exam will move to 2021.
While the ABD works diligently on finding the correct partner to ensure results issu … Continue reading "Exam of the Future Changes! Important Announcement!"
This Week's Concept: Dermal Suture
A.) Polydioxanone
B.) Poliglecaprone 25
C.) Chromic gut
D.) Polyester
E.) Glycomer 631
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The patient declines surgical intervention for this cutaneous neoplasm and a decision is made to pursue medical therapy.
What is the most common side effect of the FDA-approved medication for this cutaneous neoplasm?
A.) Nausea
B.) Flu-like illness
C.) Chest pain
D.) Muscle spasms
E.) Alopecia
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A 6-year old boy presents with the facial papules seen here.
What physical finding is the earliest seen in the syndrome associated with facial papules?
A.) Ash-leaf hypopigmented macule
B. ) Retinal hamartoma
C.) Lymphangiomyomatosis
D.) Periungual fibromas
E.) Bulbar telangiectasias
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A 35 year old man presents with this lesion shown in the photo on his hand. The patient undergoes a hand biopsy for confirmation of the diagnosis. What finding is specific for this condition?
Confirm the Hand Biopsy:
A.) Wedge-shaped perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate with eosinophils.
B.) Fibrinoid necrosis and leukocytoclasia
C.) Collapsed keratin bundles.
D.) Peforating elastin, … 