According to this study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, “psoriasis providers demonstrate wide variation in their perception of the effectiveness and especially safety of systemic treatments.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Epiduo® (adapalene 0.1%/BPO 2.5%) Gel to treat acne in children as young as 9 years old.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that the number of total cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in 2012 is up 5% from 2011.

A new study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery reports a dose disparity in onabotulinum toxin A injections required to achieve desired results in the muscles of the upper and lower face.

Increasing evidence shows a relationship between diet and acne, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Uncovering Common Bacterial Skin Infections
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, March 2013

The four most common bacterial skin infections are impetigo, erysipelas, cellulitis, and folliculitis. This article summarizes current information about the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and implications for primary care practice needed to effectively diagnose and treat common bacterial skin infections.

Periocular Lesions, Part One: Inflammatory Lesions—Hordeola and Chalazia
Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association, January/February2013

The evaluation and management of periocular lesions is often a daunting task for the healthcare provider primarily because of the proximity to the eye(s). For those working outside of the field of ophthalmology, lesions present within the ocular adnexa are often ignored, misdiagnosed, or mistreated because of minimal training in this specialty area.

Clinical Case Report: Leprosy: When to raise suspicion
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, February 2013

Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease, is a chronic mycobacterial infection caused by the acid-fast rod Mycobacterium leprae. This article reviews the epidemiology, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and treatment of leprosy within the context of a case study of a patient with multibacillary leprosy, seen in a rural mission hospital in Rwanda, Africa.

Venous Ulcers—An Evidence-Based Update
Plastic Surgical Nursing, December 2012

Determining the etiology of any leg ulceration is a critical first step in the diagnosis. The diagnosis of venous ulcers is generally clinical and should begin with a full history and examination to identify any risk factors such as age, sex, cardiovascular disease, body mass index, mobility, arthritis, diabetes, and history of any leg injury or deep vein thrombosis.

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