Dermatology Practice Today : Current Events

Lessons in Follow-Up and More

Amy Gouley — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:14:00 GMT

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)

Spring Breakers Beware

Raymond Shulstad — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:36:00 GMT

As the universities and secondary schools are preparing for spring break, it is important that we are educated and educate our young patients on the dangers of ultraviolet exposure. I am going to focus this blog more specifically towards the use of tanning...(read more)

Coping With Psoriasis 'Virtually'

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:45:00 GMT

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)

What is Coolsculpting?

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:33:00 GMT

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)

Your Smallest Patients

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:02:00 GMT

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)

Interviewing Tips From Someone Who Just Got Hired

Amy Gouley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:45:00 GMT

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)

PAs & NPs: Partners in Healthcare

Amy Gouley — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:17:00 GMT

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)

Making a Case for the Dermatology NP Portfolio

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:55:00 GMT

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)

The Case of the Mysterious 'Bumps'

Amy Gouley — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:48:00 GMT

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)

Don't Get Burned

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:08:00 GMT

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)

DNA Joins ‘Joining Forces' Campaign

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:37:00 GMT

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)

Portfolio Development for Dermatology NPs

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:35:00 GMT

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)

Systemic Therapies in Dermatology

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:24:00 GMT

This blog is brought to you by ADVANCE and DNA. Editor's note: This post was written by Maggie Macy, NP, who practices dermatology and occupational healthcare at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Boston. The Dermatology Nurses' Association recently...(read more)

When to Refer for Atypical Nevi

NP Society of the DNA — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:42:00 GMT

This blog is brought to you by ADVANCE and DNA. Editor's note: This blog post was written by Ellen McCafferty-O'Connell, NP, who practices dermatology at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates in Boston. Most office appointments include a thorough review...(read more)

Mole Check!

Amy Gouley — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:59:00 GMT

Today a patient asked me, "When should I have my moles checked? Every few years?" My favorite answer is: "Check your birthday suit every year during your birthday month." Patients can relate to this fun and easy reminder. A full body exam means a full...(read more)