Common Dermatology Terms and Diagnoses Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering dermatology abbreviations, growth classifications, and descriptions of common skin conditions like acne, rosacea, and psoriasis based on clinical lecture notes.

AK

Actinic keratosis

SK

Seborrheic keratosis; clinically described as stuck on tan and brown greasy papules.

AA

Alopecia Areata

AGA

Androgenic Alopecia

BCC

Basal cell carcinoma

SCC

Squamous cell carcinoma

KA

Keratoacanthoma

MM

Malignant melanoma

OM

Onychomycosis

VV

Verruca vulgaris; a common benign lesion caused by HPV infection often appearing as verruca papules.

QAM

Prescription instruction meaning in the morning.

QHS

Prescription instruction meaning at night.

QD

Prescription instruction meaning once a day.

BID

Prescription instruction meaning twice a day.

TID

Prescription instruction meaning three a day.

QID

Prescription instruction meaning four a day.

BIW

Prescription instruction meaning twice a week.

TIW

Prescription instruction meaning three times a week.

LN2

Liquid nitrogen

ED Low/High

Hyfrecator

Bx

Biopsy

Rx

Prescription

Tx

Treatment

S/P

Status Post

H/O

History of

F/U

Follow up

Macule

A flat growth measuring $< 1\,cm$.

Patch

A flat growth measuring $> 1\,cm$.

Papule

A raised growth measuring $< 1\,cm$.

Plaque

A raised growth measuring $> 1\,cm$.

Angiomas

Vascular papules.

Lentigo / Lentigines

Uniform tan macules.

Nevi

Evenly pigmented brown macules with benign dermatoscopic features.

Dermatofibroma

A firm hyperpigmented nodule with a positive dimple sign.

Skin tag

Flesh colored pedunculated papules.

Neurofibroma

A circumscribed flesh-colored papule.

Comedones

Blackheads.

Erythematous papules

Raised red bumps.

Hyperpigmented macules

Darkened spots.

Cystic papules

Deep within the skin.

PIH

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Acne surgery

Procedure involving the extraction of comedones.

ILK injections

Cortisone injections used for cysts, Seborrheic Dermatitis, or Psoriasis.

Telangiectasia

Vascular papules with spider-like projections, commonly seen in Rosacea.

Background erythema

General redness.

Rosacea Triggers

Factors including alcohol, spicy foods, and exercise.

TCA

Trichloroacetic acid; used as a treatment option for Verruca Vulgaris.

Atopic Dermatitis

Eczema; characterized by diffuse ill defined scaly erythematous patches. Common areas include ACF, popliteal fossa, hands, and eyelids.

HC $2.5\%$

Hydrocortisone $2.5\%$; a steroid topical used for Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis.

TAC

Triamcinolone; a steroid topical used for Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Erythematous scaly patches commonly found on the scalp, beard hair, eyebrows, and nasal ala.

Psoriasis

Clearly defined, erythematous, scaly plaques. Common areas include the scalp, posterior neck, elbows, and skin folds.

Duobrii

A steroid topical combination of halobetasol and tazarotene used for Psoriasis.