Red
bx
biopsy
C
Celsius
CC
Chief Complaint
acne vulgaris
acne
Symptoms: black heads, papules, pustules
Treatment: OTC products, cleaning the area well, prescription meds
Ciprofloxacin
antibiotic-treats infections
C&S
culture and sensitivity
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
BUN
Squamous cell carcinoma
the second most common form of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells (caused by sun exposure)
sx: spreads to surrounding areas, most common on head and face
tx: Mohs, cryosurgery, laser therapy
Celecoxib
anti-inflammatory, decreases inflammation
ca
cancer
CBC
complete blood count
CDC
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Alopecia
loss or lack of hair due to hereditary, hormone changes, chemo, etc.
Symptoms: loss of hair
TX: no cure, hair transplants
Cephalexin
antibiotic-treats infections
CAD
coronary artery disease
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
C with a Line over it
with
Basal cell carcinoma
is the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form of all cancers
Sx: new growth or sore that does not heal
Tx:Mohs surgery, cryosurgery, laser therapy
Clopidogrel
antiplatelet agent- to prevent further blood clots from forming in the coronary arteries
BPM
beats per minute
BSA
Body surface area
BRP
Malignant melanoma
the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin
Sx: itchy/bleeding mole, new mole, moles with a change
Tx: depends on stage-surgery, chemo, radiation, immunotherapy
Donepezil
anti Alzheimer's, treats Alzheimers