USMLE provides an outline of the USMLE Step 1 Content. The outline breaks down the exam into systems. This page will review the nervous system section of the USMLE Step 1 outline as it relates to pharmacology.
Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue
Here is a look at a summary of USMLE outline for the skin and subcutaneous tissue system with a focus on pharmacology related topics.
Infectious Conditions Highlighted
- Bacterial
- Cellulitis
- Erysipelas
- Impetigo
- Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
- Abscess
- Anthrax (bacillus anthracis)
- MSSA and MRSA skin infections
- Mycobacterial infections (leprosy)
- Scarlet Fever (group A Streptococcus)
- Viral
- Herpes (type 1 and 2)
- Fungal
- Candidiasis
- Dermatophytosis
- Tinea corporis
- Dermatomycoses
- Diaper rash
- Onychomycosis
- Tinea capitis
- Parasitic
- Cutaneous larva migrans
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis
- Infestations, bites, stings
- Scabies
- Insect stings
Inflammatory and Immunologic Disorders
- Psoriasis
- Erythema nodosum
- Urticaria
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Erythema multiforme
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Vitiligo
Integumentary Disorders
- Acne vulgaris
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Hyperhidrosis
- Rosacea
Traumatic and Mechanical Disorders
- Animal bites
- Burns/wounds
Adverse Effects of Drugs on Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
- Drug reactions and eruptions
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