Dermatology Nursing articles from December 2006

Dermatology Nursing archives from December 2006

Whazz up? How are you? What's going on?(Bulletin Board)
December 1, 2006... These common phrases are usually used to initiate conversation, and the one doing the asking really doesn't want to know how you are, or what's going on in your life; she/he is just being polite. However, as President of DNA, you would be...

More advances for dermatology patients.(From The Editor)
December 1, 2006... With the recent introduction of biologics into the armentarium of dermatologic therapeutics, I really didn't think there would be more new advances soon. But, recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new vaccine for...

A comprehensive management guide for atopic dermatitis.(CNE series)
December 1, 2006... Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing, pruritic, inflammatory skin disease. It is associated with personal or family history of other atopic diseases, including asthma and allergic rhinitis, and females are more frequently affected...

Allergens of new and emerging significance.(Clinical Skills)
December 1, 2006... Patch testing is the gold standard for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis. With so many chemicals available that can cause irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis, history and physical exam alone are not sufficient for...

An overview of Medicare reimbursement regulations for advanced practice nurses.(Advanced Practice)
December 1, 2006... The federal government spent $271 billion on Medicare services in 2003, representing 13% of the federal budget. This compares with $57.9 billion and 9.8% of the federal budget in 1980 (Social Security Administration, 2005). Accordingly, the...

What's your assessment?(Clinical Skills)
December 1, 2006... History This 88-year-old female presented to the dermatology clinic for evaluation of multiple small blisters on her waist, lower abdomen, and supra-pubic area over the last 2 months. The lesions start as a very pruritic red area that...

Treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma/mycosis fungoides.(Disease Management)(Disease/Disorder overview)
December 1, 2006... Lymphomas are traditionally classified as Hodgkins or non-Hodgkins lymphomas. Within the spectrum of non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL), lymphomas are further subdivided based on their cell of origin into B-cell and T-cell lymphomas. B-cell lymphomas,...

The results and side effects of systemic isotretinoin treatment in 100 patients with acne vulgaris.(Research)
December 1, 2006... Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease with a multifactorial etiology involving the pilosebaceous unit. Although it is commonly accepted to be a disease of adolescence, it can also be seen in the neonatal, infantile, pre-pubertal, and...

'It hurts when I walk:' venous stasis disease--differential diagnosis and treatment.(Wound Assessment and Evaluation)
December 1, 2006... "In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest." --Henry Miller Some wound care professionals believe that...

Basal cell carcinoma.
December 1, 2006... History: A 69-year-old woman presented with progressively enlarging plaque on the lower leg. Following clinical evaluation, a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) was made, and confirmed by a skin biopsy. Description: BCC is a malignant skin...

Atopic dermatitis.(case report)
December 1, 2006... History: A 45-year-old male presented to the clinic with a 2-week history of extensive, dry, scaly, pink eczematous plaques on the legs, thighs, forearms, arms, and dorsal aspects of the hands (see Figures 1-5). He has had previous attacks of...

Scabies.(case report)
December 1, 2006... History: A mother and her 9-month-old baby both presented with complaints of pruritus, pustules, papules, and excoriations on the palms and soles. Description: Scabies is a very contagious and pruritic skin condition caused by the arachnid...

Authentic leadership.(On Leadership)
December 1, 2006... Executive Summary * People hunger for personalized leadership that speaks to their hearts and inspires them. * Authentic leaders challenge people to do what they didn't believe was possible. * Authentic leaders generate the energy...

New quality-of-life assessment tool for patients with eczema.(PATIENT CARE UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... The Life Improvement For Eczema (LIFE) Committee, formed in 2005, spearheaded the development of the Eczema Assessment Tool, a worksheet designed to more accurately measure the quality-of-life impact of eczema and to substantially improve the...

Little scientific data on best ways to prevent pressure ulcers.(PATIENT CARE UPDATE)(Disease/Disorder overview)
December 1, 2006... A study published in the August 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association describes scientific data on how best to prevent pressure ulcers, which affect as many as one in four residents of long-term care facilities. S. Kwon...

A balancing act: hormones and the skin.(SKIN CARE UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... Hormone levels in a woman's body increase and decrease throughout life, causing unpredictable emotions, weight gain, and changes in skin, hair, and nails. Dermatologist Margaret E. Parsons, MD, FAAD, spoke at ACADEMY '06, the American Academy...

Trail of tears may lead scientists to first diagnostic test for rosacea.(SKIN CARE UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... A study of human tears funded by the National Rosacea Society may lead to the first diagnostic test for ocular rosacea, a common and potentially serious condition that can result in corneal damage and reduction of vision if left untreated....

New psoriasis podcast series launched.(SKIN CARE UPDATE)(Psoriasis Cure Now)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Psoriasis Cure Now, a nonprofit patient advocacy group, unveiled the first in a new series of podcasts that will discuss issues of interest to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. These audio programs can be listened to on any...

Certain dermatologic conditions can be signs of OCD.(SKIN CARE UPDATE)(obsessive compulsive disorder)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... According to Thelda M. Kestenbaum, MD, in the June 2006 issue of Dermatology Times, dermatologists need to be on the lookout for certain "red flags" that could ultimately be a bigger problem than just in the skin. There are behaviors of...

C1 inhibitors shorten duration and severity of hereditary angioedema attacks.(SKIN CARE UPDATE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Recent studies presented in the June 2006 issue of Dermatology Times showed that administering C1-INH shortly after a painful hereditary angioedema (HAE) attack begins not only shortens the duration of the attack, but it also reduces the...

Photodynamic therapy lights the way for medical and cosmetic treatments.(COSMETIC THERAPY UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... After it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat actinic keratoses (AKs), the earliest stages in the development of skin cancer, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been refined and expanded to provide patients with a safe,...

Lip enhancements plump up the volume.(COSMETIC THERAPY UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... Lip enhancements have gained popularity, considering the celebrity attention that it has been given, along with the advent of new filler substances and quick procedures with minimal downtime. Kimberly J. Butterwick, MD, FAAD, spoke at ACADEMY...

Popular cosmetic procedures for women.(COSMETIC THERAPY UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... Dermatologists can provide a variety of options with immediate results for some of women's most common skin concerns, and even advise patients about treatments that can optimize skin health and which patients may not have yet considered. Marian...

Minimally invasive procedure restores sagging facial skin without heavy lifting.(COSMETIC THERAPY UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... As the aging process begins, the skin starts to thin and loses its ability to maintain firmness. Changes in underlying support structures appear as sagging, deep creases, folds, and wrinkles. Until recently, the only way to reduce those...

Aggressive treatment is the best prevention method for Merkel cell recurrence.(CANCER UPDATE)(Disease/Disorder overview)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare skin cancer that strikes about 500 men and women a year, is not only difficult to diagnose, but even more difficult to cure. Although stage I of the disease has a 100% survival rate, stage II has an 11% mortality...

HPV vaccine could be on the market in the near future.(CANCER UPDATE)
December 1, 2006... Recent studies have proven the efficiency and usefulness of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine in preventing cervical cancer. HPV types 16 and 18 were the focus of the vaccine tests, as they are found in more than 70% of worldwide cervical...

Nurses challenged in researching and applying EBP.(NURSING NEWS)(evidence-based practice)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Despite the growing application of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing, a majority (69%) of RNs have only a low-to-moderate level of familiarity with EBP, according to a survey by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tan...

Research seeks to develop nursing satisfaction standards.(NURSING NEWS)
December 1, 2006... ARAMARK Healthcare, with the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Institute for Patient Care Research & Education, and the Studer Group are partnering on a joint research project designed to create a standard tool for evaluating...

Physician/NP teams can reduce costs while maintaining care quality.(NURSING NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... A growing number of hospitals are using hospitalists, physicians who are specialized in hospital care, to manage patients while they are at the hospital. However, attending physicians in academic medical centers usually cannot spend enough time...

Nurse-anchored practice-based research centers help address health disparities.(NURSING NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The importance of practice-based research networks (PBRNs) in primary health care research and the unique community-based care delivered by nurses in community nursing centers (CNCs) was highlighted in a study supported in part by the Agency...

Dermik Laboratories announces FDA acceptance of supplemental filing application for Sculptra[R].(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Dermik Laboratories, the dermatology business of sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, received FDA filing acceptance in September for a supplemental premarket approval application (s-PMA) for Sculptra[R] (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) for facial cosmetic...

Ferndale offers poster to provide patients with winter skincare advice.(New Products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Winter is upon us, and it brings a variety of skin ailments with it. Dermatologists will hear many patient complaints over the next few months regarding this cold, dry weather, and Ferndale is offering a free poster that will hopefully help to...

New 3M Skin Health Web site features clinical solutions.(3M Pharmaceuticals)(www.3M.com/Skin Health)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Health care professionals can now turn to 3M's recently launched Skin Health Web site (www.3M.com/Skin Health) for 24-hour skin solutions to everything from basic skin problems to wound care and I.V. care conditions. The site features...

P&G's Olay Ribbons Body Wash helps dry skin with revolutionary technology.(New Products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Procter & Gamble have successfully developed a body wash that not only incorporates up to 50% moisturizers into the product, but also retains lather. Olay Ribbons Body Wash can bring consumers the skin protection they've been asking for in the...

Thermage[R] is granted regulatory clearance for new indication.(New Products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The FDA recently gave its clearance to Thermage[R] for a new formula of its ThermaCool[TM] system, which can be used to treat wrinkles and rhytids on areas of the body other than the face. Previously, the ThermaCool system could only be used on...

CollaGenex receives FDA approval for Oracea[TM].(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... CellaGenex Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval to release Oracea[TM], the first orally administered drug to treat rosacea in adult patients, in July 2006. Oracea will treat lesions associated with rosacea, which affects approximately 14...

Embracing the future of dermatology nursing.(Calendar)
December 1, 2006... Celebrating 25 DNA Dermatology Nurses' Association Years of Dermatology Nursing Excellence 25th Annual Convention February 1-4, 2007 Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, VA (Washington DC area) ...

Sun protection for life.(Sun protection for life: Your guide to a lifetime of healthy and beautiful skin)(Book review)
December 1, 2006... Barrow, M.M., & Barrow, J.F. (2005). Sun protection for life: Your guide to a lifetime of healthy & beautiful skin. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. (ISBN 1-57224-419-4, $11.95). Winner of the American Academy of Dermatology 2006...

Laser surgery techniques.
December 1, 2006... Dover, J.S., Alam, M., & Rahman, Z. (2006). Top technologies and techniques used in laser surgery. Skin & Aging, 14(6), 42-43. The authors examine the uses of the Fraxel laser; a 30-watt diode-pumped 1,550-mm erbium fiber laser that targets...