Basic Science of Skin – Boards Fodder
All of the most commonly used general dermatology texts start out with the basic science of skin, with good reason.
Understanding the function of important molecules and molecular structures is key to understanding many dermatologic disorders. For that reason, the correlation between pathophysiology and clinical findings make this topic a favorite for second and third-order questions on the b …
All of the most commonly used general dermatology texts start out with the basic science of skin, with good reason.
Understanding the function of important molecules and molecular structures is key to understanding many dermatologic disorders. For that reason, the correlation between pathophysiology and clinical findings make this topic a favorite for second and third-order questions on the b … 
A patient on sorafenib for renal cancer asks what side effect she is most likely to experience?
A.). Hypertrichosis
B.) Nevi changes
C.) Q-T prolongation
D.) Cystitis after the first month
E.) Redness and tender blisters at sites of pressure on the hands and feet
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One of the biggest issues in dermatology training over the last several years has been the change to the “Exam of the Future” format. The ABD has been applauded for moving away from the older system of boards and in-service exams by having the required components for board certification take place sequentially over the course of residency with the CORE and APPLIED exams. I arrived at my progra … 
Treatment of this condition with IL-17 blockade has been shown to:
A) Increase the risk of Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
B) Worsen pre-existing multiple sclerosis
C) increase risk for mucosal candidal infections
D) Cause hepatic fibrosis with long term use
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Which of the following is true about this neoplasm?
A) A sentinel lymph node biopsy is standard of care for tumors thicker than 1 mm
B) Locally advanced or metastatic variants may respond to sonic hedgehog inhibitors
C) Grows very rapidly over several weeks/months before stabilizing
D) Associated with a polyomavirus infection
E) Occurs at sites of chronic burns or fistulae
To fin … 