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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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Lichen Sclerosus
October 4, 2012 1:57 PM by Amy Gouley
I cannot believe I have seen five lichen sclerosus (LS) cases in the past 4 workdays! I haven't seen LS for months and possibly a year. I remember my very first LS patient so clearly. I had just started practicing in Beverly Hills and I had a very aggressive 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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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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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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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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Helping Patients Manage Dry Skin
February 23, 2012 8:16 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 Annette Fonteneau, MSN, RNP, DCNP, who practices at School Street Dermatology in Pawtucket, R.I. Although winter's end is approaching, patients are no doubt asking Read More...
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Dry Skin Care
January 26, 2012 8:25 AM by NP Society of the DNA
Editor's note: This blog post was written by Kathleen Meyer, MSN, NP-C, who practices in the Department of Dermatology at Lahey Clinic in in Burlington, Mass. Hmmmm ... should I buy some bag balm, udder cream, olive oil or Ponds - or should I take cod Read More...
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Sunscreen Needed All Year Long
January 12, 2012 7:45 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 Kathleen Meyer, MSN, NP-C, who practices in the Department of Dermatology at Lahey Clinic in in Burlington, Mass. Even though winter is here, daily use of sunscreen Read More...
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Dermatology in a Third World Country
December 8, 2011 8:30 AM by Amy Gouley
Sometimes it can be very beneficial to step outside our comfortable office and challenge our practice in a foreign setting. I left my office stocked with pharmaceutical samples, running water, electricity, my assistant, sterile supplies and everything Read More...
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Treating Eczema Appropriately
November 17, 2011 9:29 AM by Amy Gouley
As the seasons change, we begin to see an influx of xerosis, dermatitis and eczema cases. Far too often these patients receive topical cortisone creams and kenalog shots visit after visit. Prolonged, excessive usage of steroids in the treatment of eczema Read More...
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Introducing the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Society
November 10, 2011 8:11 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 Victoria Lazareth, MA, MSN, NP-C, DCNP, national chairwoman of the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Society. She practices in the Division of Dermatology at the Read More...
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