Dermatology Nursing

• Misadventures in Cosmetic Dermatology Carolyn Buppert, NP, JD comments on two cases, hoping to inform dermatology nurses of litigation-prone procedures.
  Dermatology Nursing, September 24, 2009
• Aging Gracefully Setting realistic expectations for older patients pursuing skin care treatments is essential for both physicians and nurses administering these therapies.
  Dermatology Nursing, March 01, 2010
• Periorbital Dermatitis: It's Not Every Rash That Occurs Around the Mouth Topical steroids may trigger this facial rash, which is often confused with other common conditions.
  Dermatology Nursing, April 20, 2010
• A Child with Multiple Erythematous, Crusted Papules on the Trunk and Extremities Intertrigo Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is described as it appeared in a 5-year old boy.
  Dermatology Nursing, April 13, 2010
• What's Your Assessment? A kindergarten child with a dark spot on her scalp and associated hair loss is the subject of this case study.
  Dermatology Nursing, April 06, 2010
• Case Review in Adolescent Acne: Multifactorial Considerations to Optimizing Management Acne implications for teens are far reaching, so adherence to sometimes complex treatment plans is required for successful patient outcomes.
  Dermatology Nursing, March 30, 2010
• Nail Disorders in Children Nails may be affected by several childhood disorders, which are outlined in this article.
  Dermatology Nursing, January 01, 2010
• How to Deal With Missed Appointments Carolyn Buppert examines this delicate issue.
  Dermatology Nursing, December 04, 2009
• Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis What are the signs, symptoms, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare disease?
  Dermatology Nursing, November 30, 2009
• Skin Cancer in Skin of Color In this review, differences in risk factors, clinical presentation, and mortality in non-white populations are examined.
  Dermatology Nursing, November 23, 2009
• What's Your Assessment? A 20-year-old woman is referred by her orthopedic surgeon for a large “healing” blister on her right leg. What could be the cause?
  Dermatology Nursing, September 29, 2009
• The Evidence on How to Best Treat Sunburn in Children Is a symptomatic approach to treatment a better choice than using NSAIDs and corticosteroids?
  Dermatology Nursing, May 01, 2009
• Nursing Research: Tips and Tools to Simplify the Process Are dermatology nurses aware of all the helpful tools available to them to facilitate the research process?
  Dermatology Nursing, September 17, 2009
• Promoting Prevention and Early Recognition of Malignant Melanoma Learn more about the etiology, current research, and facilitators and barriers to surveillance in malignant melanoma.
  Dermatology Nursing, May 01, 2009
• A Bruise-Like Patch to the Forehead and Scalp What did the skin check in this elderly patient find?
  Dermatology Nursing, April 01, 2009
• Specific Pregnancy Dermatoses What are the four most common dermatoses that occur during pregnancy?
  Dermatology Nursing, April 01, 2009
• Acne Vulgaris: Review and Guidelines Learn more about acne's pathophysiology, topical treatments, oral medications, and follow-up strategies.
  Dermatology Nursing, April 01, 2009
• Vitamin D: A Rapid Review What are the lessons that can be learned from the high rate of Vitamin D deficiency through out the world? What are the benefits and limitations of supplements?
  Dermatology Nursing, January 01, 2009
• Skin Diseases Associated With the Malassezia Yeasts Though Malassezia are part of the normal skin flora they may also cause or exacerbate several skin diseases. Learn how to identify, diagnose, and treat Malassezia-associated skin conditions.
  Dermatology Nursing, January 01, 2009
• Recognizing Risk in Dermatology Practice Carolyn Buppert discusses high risk areas in dermatology practice, red flags, and lessons learned.
  Dermatology Nursing, September 22, 2009