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Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):365-6

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Occupational and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):351-3

AOA Hospital, Libya.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):348

The Hammond Clinic, Munster, IN, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):345-7

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):337-44

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Folsom, CA, USA.

This case study is a collage of case studies regarding CA-MRSA in the athletic setting and is based on CA-MRSA cases observed by one of the authors while working as a school nurse in the high school setting. It is also based on multiple case studies of high school and college athletic teams documented in the literature. While CA-MRSA has been long been associated with superficial skin infections, the pathogenic capacity of CA-MRSA is now being well documented in the literature. Read More

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):327-8, 335

Dermatology Associates of Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):322-6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):317-20, 353; quiz 321

University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Nov-Dec;21(6):315

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):305-6

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Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):295-6

Department of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):294

The Hammond Clinic, Munster, IN, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):287-91

Occupational and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):281-6

Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT, USA.

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection involving the hair shaft of the scalp. It is commonly referred to as ringworm and occurs primarily in children. Treatment with a systemic anti-fingal rather than topical treatment is required. Read More

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):279-80

Boston University Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, Boston, MA, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):268-72

Advanced Wound Care Division, Smith & Nephew, Iberia, Spain.

An adaptation of a clinical study of 130 patients at risk of developing a pressure ulcer on the heels was performed using Canadian costs. The aim of the study was to compare the cost effectiveness of a specially shaped hydrocellular dressing (Allevyn Heel) versus that of a protective heel bandage (Soffban and gauze) in pressure ulcer prevention over an 8-week period. Read More

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):259-66, 272; quiz 267

Department of Dermatology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.

Psoriasis is a common inflammatory disorder. Modes of treatment include topical, UVA/UVB, systemic, and recently, biologic treatments. As the development ofbiologics continues, biologics have a marked effect on the physical and emotional burdens of patients with psoriasis. Read More

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Sep-Oct;21(5):243-54, 257-8

Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Tropical diseases continue to cause significant health problems in developing nations. An overview of illnesses with notable cutaneous findings caused by protozoans and helminthes is provided. The role of the health care provider in disease management is described. Read More

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):221-2

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Department of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):222-3

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):221

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The Hammond Clinic, Munster, IN, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):211-3

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):209-10

Centre for Wellbeing & Quality of Life, School of Health & Social Care, Bournemouth University, UK.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):207-8

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):196-201, 204-6

Partnership for Prevention, Washington, DC, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):193-5

Dermatology Associates of Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):190-2

Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):179-82, 189

Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, USA.

Dermatol Nurs 2009 Jul-Aug;21(4):170-7, 206; quiz 178

Genetic Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.

In general, skin cancer is uncommon in people of color when compared to Caucasians. When it does occur, it is often associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Differences in survival rates may be attributed to skin cancers being diagnosed at a more advanced stage, and socioeconomic factors such as lack of adequate insurance coverage and lack of transportation can function as barriers to timely diagnosis and early treatment. Read More

Dermatol Nurs 2009 May-Jun;21(3):158-9

Dermatol Nurs 2009 May-Jun;21(3):157-8