Skin Abbreviations Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
ABCDE
A
asymmetry (of shape), border (irregularity), color (variation within one lesion), diameter (greater than 6 mm), evolution (change)–characteristics associated with melanoma
2
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
3
Q
Derm
A
dermatology
4
Q
DLE
A
discoid lupus erythematosus
5
Q
PUVA
A
psoralen-ultraviolet A light therapy; treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions
6
Q
SLE
A
systemic lupus erythematosus
7
Q
SC
A
subcutaneous