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As a clinician interested in dermatology and skin care information, you’ll want to stay up-to-date on the latest skin care information and research and clinical recommendations related to dermatology nursing. Also, by tuning into the skin care information and dermatology information your patients are reading and learning about from the media, online, and even in your office or waiting room, you will be better prepared to answer their questions and concerns. It can be time consuming to read, watch, and sort through all of the material out there. We’ll condense this comprehensive dermatology information and skin care information into a list of highlighted resources for your convenience. The most recent highlights are included below:
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Clinical Update

Whether you are a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, or other healthcare provider interested in dermatology and skin care information, take some time to become familiar with the valuable resources found in our clinical updates. We’ve organized dermatology and skin care news, our journal content, and web resources by clinical topic so you can easily find the information you need. Here’s this month’s featured clinical update along with a special article you won’t want to miss!

CUTANEOUS DRUG ERUPTIONS
 The Case of the Cutaneous Quandary
Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
Early diagnosis of an adverse cutaneous drug reaction is the key to preventing a more severe and life-threatening drug reaction. A thorough history is critical when the patient presents with systemic symptoms in addition to a dermatological response that does not display common distributions and lesions. Medications previously prescribed and taken by patients may produce a delayed immune mediated response that can result in multiorgan syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or toxic epidermal necrolysis.

More on cutaneous drug eruptions...

Featured Article

Sometimes an article or resource related to dermatology and skin care is one that is a definite “must-read!” Perhaps it’s an article related to professional development, such as the benefits of certification or how to pursue a career in dermatology nursing as a dermatology nurse practitioner. Maybe it’s an article filled with skin care information related to assessing rashes or working with colleagues to prevent errors. Allow us to seek out these special skin care information resources and share them with you here!

The Dermatology Office and Dermatopathology Laboratory: Reducing Errors by Working Together
Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
The dermatology office has the opportunity to reduce medical errors by understanding the needs and limitations of the dermatopathology laboratory and by maintaining a close relationship with the dermatopathologists reading their slides. Calling the dermatopathologist for guidance regarding optimal biopsy type and location, providing pertinent clinical information, and calling about results that do not match the clinical impression at the time of biopsy, can lead to improved patient care as well as lower the likelihood of malpractice lawsuits.
Featured Image

The skin is the largest organ of the human body, yet we are able to see dermatologic disorders and skin changes fairly easily. Unlike other internal body organs, we can visualize skin changes using our eyes, without the use of sophisticated technology and invasive procedures. Those interested in clinical dermatology information will benefit from checking back here frequently to learn from our photos and illustrations.


Nevas, J. (2012). Dermatology Dilemmas: Tinea versicolor Understanding effective treatment options. The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, 37(1). 

Tinea versicolor is a benign skin condition caused by yeast belonging to the genus Malassezia. Skin lesions typically appear as hypo- or hyperpigmented scaly macules and patches on the trunk and upper arms. 

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2010 NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Sharon Baranoski, MSN, RN, CWCN, APN, FAAN, DAPWCA
Symposium Program Director President, Wound Care Dynamics, Inc.
Organ dysfunction is a familiar concept in the health sciences that can occur during an acute critical illness as well as at life’s end. End of life is defined as a phase of life when a person is living with an illness that will often worsen and may eventually cause death. This presentation addresses the ten consensus statements, pathways to care, and the communication needed by the interdisciplinary team.
05/20/2010

 
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