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Lessons in Follow-Up and More
March 14, 2013 11:14 AM by Amy Gouley
A new patient (below), a 60-year-old woman, presented for "spongiotic dermatitis" diagnosed after a biopsy in March 2011. At the time, she received cortisone cream and no follow-up appointment. She comes to my office because she is concerned that the Read More...
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My Four Favorite Derm Cases
November 15, 2012 9:26 AM by Amy Gouley
1. A patient presents with a new spot on the nose for 3 months. No history of skin cancer. I believe it's a BCC and path proves it's a SCC, WOW! 2. Ceruloderma, a drug-induced pigmentation secondary to Lupus medication. 3. "Show and Tell:" I love a zip Read More...
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Coping With Psoriasis 'Virtually'
October 11, 2012 7:45 AM by NP Society of the DNA
This blog is brought to you by ADVANCE and DNA. The Dermatology Nurses' Association (DNA) will host a Virtual Psoriasis Symposium on Saturday, Nov. 10. This event offers a unique educational format for dermatology and primary care nurses as well as nurse Read More...
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What is Coolsculpting?
September 27, 2012 9:33 AM by NP Society of the DNA
Editor's note: This blog post was written by Niki Bryn, APRN, DCNP, a member of the NP Society of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. Coolsculpting is an innovative method of noninvasive fat removal. Coolsculpting, with the trade name Zeltiq, was developed Read More...
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Catch-Up Time for AK Treatment
September 20, 2012 8:51 AM by Amy Gouley
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the colors of the leaves, cool brisk evenings, baking with pumpkins and Sunday soup making. Fall also just happens to be a favorite season of mine in the office, too. I call it "catch-up time" for a number of Read More...
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Your Smallest Patients
September 13, 2012 1:02 PM by NP Society of the DNA
Finding the right regimen of skin care for your newborn patients, one that families and caretakers can easily follow, doesn't always jump out at you. The mom doesn't want to put an ointment on her newborn's scalp because his hair gets greasy, or the child Read More...
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Interviewing Tips From Someone Who Just Got Hired
September 6, 2012 2:45 PM by Amy Gouley
I spent the better part of my summer interviewing for a new job, exploring other derm offices and traveling to different cities I was considering. I was surprised by the volume of offices looking to hire a dermatology PA or NP. I had a wonderful experience Read More...
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A Vivid Reminder for Diagnosis
August 2, 2012 8:14 AM by Amy Gouley
I felt extremely silly and subpar after reading my patient's pathology report. But it was a humbling experience and wonderful reminder that we can so easily get led down the wrong track of diagnosis based on how the patient subjectively explains his or Read More...
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PAs & NPs: Partners in Healthcare
July 19, 2012 9:17 AM by Amy Gouley
I recently had the pleasure of spending 2 days following a nurse practitioner in Mount Vernon, Wash., at a very busy medical dermatology practice. The nurse practitioner graduated from the University of Tennesse and has been specializing in dermatology Read More...
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Making a Case for the Dermatology NP Portfolio
June 7, 2012 7:55 AM by NP Society of the DNA
This blog is brought to you by ADVANCE and DNA. Editor's note: This blog post was written by Maggie Macy, NP, who practices in the occupational health and dermatology departments at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bedford, Read More...
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The Case of the Mysterious 'Bumps'
May 31, 2012 12:48 PM by Amy Gouley
I love a good medical mystery case that challenges me. Dermatology is rewarding and fun because it's the only specialty that relies on vision and touch for diagnosis. One of my favorite cases in the past year involved a sweet underdeveloped 12-year-old Read More...
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Don't Get Burned
May 24, 2012 8:08 AM by NP Society of the DNA
This blog is brought to you by ADVANCE and DNA. Editor's note: This post was written by Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, and adult nurse practitioner who specializes in dermatology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland, Ore. Our organization Read More...
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DNA Joins ‘Joining Forces' Campaign
May 10, 2012 7:37 AM by NP Society of the DNA
This blog is brought to you by ADVANCE and DNA. Editor's note: This post was written by Lakshi Aldredge, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, an adult nurse practitioner who practices at the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. The Dermatology Nurses' Association Read More...
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Portfolio Development for Dermatology NPs
April 26, 2012 8:35 AM by NP Society of the DNA
This blog is brought to you by ADVANCE and DNA. Editor's note: This blog post was written by Maggie Macy, NP, who specializes in dermatology and occupational health at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA Hospital in Bedford, Mass. A session at the recent Read More...
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Acne vs. Perioral Dermatitis
April 19, 2012 1:15 PM by Amy Gouley
A 16-year-old girl with a 2-year history of acne has been complaining about tiny "pimples" around her nose and mouth. She says they "burn" and that they seem to be getting worse. This patient does have a history of eczema, but her skin is clear today. Read More...
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