Skin Abbreviations, Diagnostic Procedures, Pharmacology

acquired immune deficiency disease

basal cell carcinoma

biopsy

dermatology

diagnosis

• family history
• incision and drainage

incision and drainage; irrigation and debridement

• physical examination
• pulmonary embolism
• pressure-equalizing tube

removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body form microscopic examination

determines sensitivity (allergy) by applying suspected allergen into skin and watching for inflammatory response

kill bacteria that causes skin infection

kill fungi that infect the skin

reduce severe itching

anti-inflammatory agents that treat skin inflammation