Skin: Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ABCDE
A
Melanoma check: A is for Asymmetry, B is for border (irregular or poorly circumscribed), C is for color (not uniform), D is for diameter (>6 mm), E is for evolution
2
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
3
Q
Derm
A
dermatology
4
Q
DLE
A
discoid lupus erythematosus
5
Q
PPD
A
purified protein derivative (used in skin test for tuberculosis)
6
Q
PUVA
A
psoralen-ultraviolet A light therapy (treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions)
7
Q
SLE
A
systemic lupus erythematosus