Free USMLE practice questions, clearly explained by Dr. Ray Makar
USMLE dermatology practice questions with explanations, written by Dr. Ray Makar, a dermatologist with 20 years of clinical practice.
Severe drug reactions are emergencies, and USMLE Step 2 CK expects you to recognize them and act fast. These three dermatology practice questions cover Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and DRESS syndrome, plus how to prevent them. Pick your answer first, then open the explanation. Question 1: Skin peeling and mouth sores after … Read more
The skin often gives the first clue to a disease inside the body, and the USMLE loves these connections. These three dermatology practice questions cover acanthosis nigricans, erythema nodosum and dermatomyositis. Pick your answer first, then open the explanation. Question 1: Velvety dark skin on the neck of an obese teenager A 15-year-old obese girl … Read more
Skin cancer is common in practice and common on the USMLE. These three dermatology practice questions cover the three main types: melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, including their histology, risk factors and prognosis. Pick your answer first, then open the explanation. Question 1: Most important prognostic factor in melanoma A 52-year-old woman … Read more
Blistering diseases are among the most tested dermatology topics on USMLE Step 1. You must know where the blister forms, which protein is attacked, and what immunofluorescence shows. These three practice questions compare pemphigus vulgaris, bullous pemphigoid and dermatitis herpetiformis. Pick your answer first, then open the explanation. Question 1: Painful oral erosions and flaccid … Read more
Dermatology questions appear throughout USMLE Step 1, usually as a short description of a lesion that you must connect to its pathology. These three USMLE dermatology practice questions, written by a dermatologist, cover classic lesions you must recognize: seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis and psoriasis. Pick your answer first, then open the explanation. Question 1: Sudden … Read more