In this episode of the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast, we tackle one of derm's most intimidating corners: desquamation and vesiculobullous disorders. You'll learn how to quickly separate erythema multiforme, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis by asking three simple questions: sick or well, mucosa or not, and how much body surface area is involved. Then we contrast bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris using tense vs flaccid blisters and mucosal involvement so you can stop memorizing and start recognizing patterns.

Along the way, you'll work through priming questions designed to train your brain to notice what actually matters on exam day, not just random trivia. We'll also dig into a controversial topic: extra test time. For some brains, more time helps; for others, it destroys scores. You'll hear a specific way to practice with less time and a smarter way to use approved extra time so you don't talk yourself out of right answers.

If you're working hard but your scores don't show it, this episode will help you think different, work different, and score different