ABD Pediatric Dermatology case studies
ABD Pediatric Dermatology · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Pediatric Dermatology Subspecialty Certification Exam is a subspecialty examination offered by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD), one of the 24 member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABD describes its mission as serving the public and the profession by certifying that diplomates have the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, safe, and effective dermatologic care. The ABD Pediatric Dermatology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,795 words.
1Neonate with Vesicles on the Scalp: Herpes Simplex Versus Erythema Toxicum
A 9-day-old term girl is brought to the clinic by her mother for a rash that appeared 24 hours ago. She has been feeding well, is afebrile (36.9 °C rectal), and the mother reports no lethargy or irritability.
580 words, about 3 min2Adolescent with Severe Acne and Mood Changes: Isotretinoin Risk Stratification
A 16-year-old boy presents with severe nodulocystic acne on the face, chest, and back, with scarring. He has failed 12 weeks of oral doxycycline plus topical tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide.
630 words, about 3 min3Toddler with Widespread Itchy Papules: Scabies Versus Eczema in a Crowded Household
A 2-year-old boy is brought in with a 3-week history of intensely itchy papules on the trunk, extremities, and genital area. He attends daycare, and two other children in his class have had 'itchy bumps.' His mother reports similar itching for 2 weeks, worse at night.
622 words, about 3 min4School-Age Child with Hypopigmented Patches: Pityriasis Alba Versus Vitiligo Versus Tinea Versicolor
An 8-year-old girl presents with several ill-defined hypopigmented patches on the cheeks and upper arms that her mother noticed over the summer. The patches are mildly scaly and not itchy.
488 words, about 2 min5Teenager with Painful Nodules on Shins and Positive Antinuclear Antibody: When to Biopsy
A 15-year-old girl presents with a 2-week history of tender red nodules on both shins, low-grade fever, and joint aches in the knees and ankles. She has no recent sore throat but had an upper respiratory infection 3 weeks ago.
475 words, about 2 min