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Integumentary

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TermDefinition
ABCDE A method of checking moles for warning signs of melanoma; Asymmentry, border irregularity, color, variation, diameter, and evolving
BCC Basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer
SCC Squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that develops in squamous cells
SPF Sun protection, factor a measure of how well sunscreen protects the skin against UVB rays
UV Ultraviolet radiation the energy from sun that can damage the skin
Bx Biopsy, a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed for examination
Hx History, information about a patient medical background
Tx Diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition the patient has
Dx Treatment, the care provide provided for, diseases, or condition
Prur Pruritus, meaning itching
Kaposi sarcoma A type of cancer that can cause red, purple, or brown skin lesions. It is named from dermatologist Moritz Kaposi
Bowen disease A early form of squamous cell carcinoma that affects the outer layer of skin. It is named after physician, John T Bowen.
Darier disease An inherited skin condition that causes rough or crusty skin lesions. It is named after dermatologist Ferdinand-Jean Darier
Hailey- Hailey disease A inherited skin disorder that causes painful, blisters and sores, often and skin folds. It is named after the physicians who described it.
Fordyce spots Small, harmful, visible oil glands that may appear as pale or yellowish bumps on the skin or lips. They are named after dermatologist John Addison Fordyce
Dermatitis Information of the skin that may cause redness, itching, or swelling
Alopecia Hair loss
Onychomycosis A fungal infection of the nails
Hyperhidrosis Excessive sweat sweating
Melanoma Hey, serious type of skin cancer that develops from pigment producing cells called melanocytes
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