Dermatology Cases & Quizzes

• Skill Checkup: Girl With Severe Nighttime Itchiness An 11-year-old girl complains of severe nighttime itchiness that interrupts sleep. The girl has a pruritic, erythematous, eczematous rash on various parts of her body. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, July 13, 2023
• Skill Checkup: A 32-Year-Old Man With Worsening Itch A 32-year-old man presents with a history of atopic dermatitis and worsening of itch. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, July 13, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Dermatitis Treatments Are you aware of the latest research on atopic dermatitis treatments, including probiotics and acupuncture treatment outcomes and allergen immunotherapy safety? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, July 10, 2023
• 29-Year-Old Hiker Self-Treats Her Rash With Coconut Oil A 29-year-old strict vegan and avid outdoors enthusiast presents with a worsening rash on her feet. Topical coconut oil has failed to relieve her symptoms. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 06, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Hyperhidrosis Do you know best practices in diagnosing and treating hyperhidrosis, including medications known to cause it and whether botulinum toxin injections are worth it? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, July 05, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Hair Loss (Alopecia) Alopecia can cause distress and decreased quality of life. Do you know key clinical information, including causes, risk factors, and best practices for management? Take this quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 27, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Management of Alopecia Areata How familiar are you with the management of alopecia areata? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 27, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: The Epidemiology of Psoriatic Arthritis How much do you know about the epidemiology of psoriatic arthritis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 22, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Psoriatic Arthritis Etiology and Pathophysiology How much do you know about the etiology and pathophysiology of psoriatic arthritis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 20, 2023
• A 46-Year-Old Smoker With Neck Swelling, Fever, and Delirium A 46-year-old smoker with multiple health issues presents to the ED with fever and painful neck swelling. He is confused and drowsy. What do you think is causing his symptoms?
  Medscape, June 16, 2023
• Skill Checkup: Man With Lumps, Night Sweats, and Weight Loss A 62-year-old man presents with unexplained lumps on his body. He reports feeling more tired than usual and experienced a weight loss of 20 lb (9.07 kg) in 6 months. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, June 15, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Eczema Medication Are you ready to help manage eczema in patients? Test yourself on the latest eczema medication, including indications, contraindications, and adverse events, with a quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 05, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: HIV Globally, 38 million individuals are living with HIV/AIDS. Medical advances are allowing for longer lives. Do you know associated conditions to watch for and best treatment? Test yourself with our quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 01, 2023
• An 11-Year-Old Girl With Bilateral Leg Pain and Ecchymosis An 11-year-old girl with developmental delay presents to the ED with ecchymosis, swelling, and pain in both legs. She is a picky eater and has a very limited diet. What's causing her symptoms?
  Medscape, May 24, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Metastatic Melanoma Treatment Are you up to date on metastatic melanoma treatments? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, May 24, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Cellulitis Do you know what is recommended for cellulitis treatment, as well as indications, contraindications, and adverse events? Test yourself with a short quiz.
  Medscape, May 22, 2023
• Expunging 'Penicillin Allergy': Your Questions Answered Dr Vega responds to reader questions about delabeling penicillin allergy in a patient who reports a childhood rash after taking amoxicillin.
  Medscape Family Medicine, May 17, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Systemic Sclerosis Interstitial Lung Disease How familiar are you with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, May 15, 2023
• Skill Checkup: A Man With Painful and Itchy Rash A 58-year-old man who received the live zoster vaccine presents with a painful, itchy rash on his face and trunk. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, May 08, 2023
• Skill Checkup: A Woman With Fever and Burning Rash A 40-year-old White woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents with fever, headache, photophobia and a painful, burning rash on her right flank. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, May 08, 2023