Dermatology is a medical specialty that deals with the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Skin problems are common, with 15% of consultations in general practice relating to a skin issue. The skin, which is the largest organ, has over 1500 different skin diseases. Although research is rapidly advancing in the areas of molecular medicine and genetics, there is still much to be learned about their pathogenesis.

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge on the  morphology, color, and distribution of skin lesions, the examination methods of skin, the biopsy techniques and histopathology patterns of dermatologic disorders are presented. 

Successful completion of this quiz requires a good understanding of the basic concepts in dermatology. We encourage you to review the associated learning module before taking the quiz.

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1. Bolognia, J., Schaffer, J. V., & Cerroni, L. (Eds.). (2018). Dermatology (Fourth). Elsevier.