ABCD
asymmetry (shape), border (irregularity), colour (variation within lesion), diameter (greater than 6 mm) , characteristics associated with skin cancer
BCC
basal cell carcinoma
Bx
biopsy
FS
frozen section - a technique in which tissue is removed & then quickly frozen & examined…..
I & D
incision and drainage
PUVA
psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy
SCC
squamous cell carcinoma
SC
subcutaneous
SPF
sunscreen protective factor
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
UV
ultraviolet
Ung
ungentum (latin) ointment