Glossary

  • AA: arachidonic acid
  • AD: atopic dermatitis
  • Ag: antigen
  • AGEP: acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • anti-MDA-5: anti-melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5 antibodies
  • anti-SAE: anti-small ubiquitin-like modifier activating enzyme antibodies
  • Cat. C: pregnancy category C
  • CBC: complete blood count
  • CI: contraindications
  • CQ: chloroquine
  • DM: dermatomyositis
  • DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid
  • EN: erythema nodosum
  • FDA: food & drug administration
  • GA: granuloma annulare
  • G6PD: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
  • HCQ: hydroxychloroquine
  • HIV: human immunodeficiency virus
  • IFN: interferon
  • IL: interleukin
  • LFTs: liver function tests
  • LP: lichen planus
  • MOA: mechanism of action
  • PCT: Porphyria cutanea tarda
  • PF: pemphigus foliaceous
  • PMLE: polymorphous light eruption
  • QE: Quinacrine
  • REM; reticular erythematous mucinosis
  • SE: side effects
  • TLR: toll-like receptors
  • TNF: tumor necrosis factor
  • UVR: ultraviolet radiation
  • WBC: white blood cells