Skin Abbreviations Flashcards

(7 cards)

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ABCDE

A

asymmetry (of shape), border (irregularity), color (variation within one lesion), diameter (greater than 6 mm), evolution (change)–characteristics associated with melanoma

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2
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Bx

A

biopsy

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3
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Derm

A

dermatology

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4
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DLE

A

discoid lupus erythematosus

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5
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PUVA

A

psoralen-ultraviolet A light therapy; treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions

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6
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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

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7
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SC

A

subcutaneous

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