About this app

Top Derm is a first-of-its-kind, free mobile game made by dermatology experts for dermatologists. Covering a wide variety of dermatology topics, Top Derm is packed with incredible, medically accurate, computer-generated derm imagery, in quick-burst challenges pulled from evidence-based research. Built on neuroscience-based game mechanics, Top Derm is a unique medical resource that also happens to be a ton of fun.

A Game Made Just for Dermatologists
Top Derm is made by derms for derms. We worked with over 140 derm experts to create a medically accurate, fun, and challenging experience, unlike any other medical resource you’ve ever seen.

Derm Imagery Like You Have Never Seen Before
Our dermatologist-approved, groundbreaking DeepSkinFX™ Generator harnesses the most cutting-edge visual effects and video game technology to create mind-blowing, medically accurate, high-resolution imagery of any skin disorder on any region of the body and any skin tone, so you can visually experience a wide variety of derm scenarios.

From Adult Dermatology to Zebra Cases and Beyond
Short, rapid-fire, focused challenge packs deliver well-rounded dermatology challenges that strengthen your derm knowledge and your ability to visually identify common and rare skin disorders.

Neuroscience Meets Entertainment on the Go
Top Derm is backed by neuroscience-based game mechanics that help you acquire and retain knowledge. It’s also a ton of fun and ready to go on your phone at any time. So whether you’re between patients, on a lunch break, or just sitting down to relax, Top Derm is waiting for you.

FEATURES

Earn Free CME Credits
Finding the time and opportunity to earn CME credits can be challenging. We make it easy, convenient, and fun.

A Wide Variety of Subjects
Challenges cover a breadth of topics: skin cancer, pediatric dermatology, adult dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and surgical dermatology. New challenge packs are released regularly.

Choose Your Topics
Gameplay is customized to your interests. Choose your favorite topics, and you’ll be presented with more challenges covering those areas.

Skin of Color
Skin tone affects the appearance of different disorders. Our DeepSkinFX™ Generator creates medically accurate imagery showcasing conditions on different skin types so you can view conditions as they appear on various skin tones.

Take a Closer Look
All clinical imagery in Top Derm is included at high resolution for close-up study. Tap the magnifying glass at the corner of the image, and it expands to full screen. Pinch and spread to zoom in or out. It’s all in the details.

Personal Expertise Maps
Track your performance with a dynamic report that shows your progress, areas of strength, and improvement opportunities.

Supplemental Reading
Every challenge is built on evidence-based research. We’ve included the option to review that material at the end of each challenge.

Shape the Game, Help the Community
Rate and give feedback on the challenges to help make the game as good as it can be and contribute to the state of the art in dermatology.

Built by Leading Dermatology Experts
Our team of world-renowned dermatology experts includes Peter Lio, MD Dermatology, Medical Dermatology Associates of Chicago; Shraddha Desai, MD, FAAD, Director of Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, Dupage Medical Group Dermatology, Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, Loyola University; Aaron Fuchs, MD, Fuchs Dermatology; Sara Hogan, MD, Dermatology, Laser Skin Care Center Dermatology Associates; Dr. Sara Dickie, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Illinois Dermatology Institute; and others.

Absolutely Free
There are no paywalls, subscription fees, or in-app purchases. It’s completely free.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.