Dermatology Nursing back issues from February 2004:
Celebrating seasons: DNA membership tops 3,000.(President's Message)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Until you near completion of your tour of duty as President of this great organization, you have no true understanding of the significance of the timing of your installation. So much of the fabric of your being is poured into preparing for this awesome task; it is as if the spring thaw has ...
New avenues, new opportunities: moving out of the box.(From the Editor)
Feb 01, 2004; ... In most presentations on motivation or creativity you will hear something about "getting out of the box." This buzz phrase encourages those stuck in the doldrums of their jobs to break out and become creative with their Knowledge and talents. As difficult as this sometimes seems, it is a ...
They're real and they're here: the new federally regulated privacy rules under HIPAA.(Dermatology Nursing)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Objectives This educational activity is designed for nurses and other health care providers who are affected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rules. For those wishing to obtain CE credit, an evaluation follows. After studying the ...
Dermatology nursing authors lauded.(Letter to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Dear Editor: I want to congratulate my fellow DNA colleagues (especially our LPN/LVN and MA's) on submitting manuscripts and clinical snapshots to the Dermatology Nursing journal. I find it a joy to read and "learn" about different cases that my fellow nurses are in contact ...
Treating immunobullous diseases: an update.(Disease Management)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Immunobullous diseases vary in clinical presentation and have different histopathologic and immunologic features (see Table 1). Immunofluorescence (IMF) can demonstrate the presence of antibodies bound in the skin or antibodies circulating in the serum by showing specific green ...
Total skin electron beam therapy and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a clinical guide for patients and staff.(Disease Management)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Mycosis fungoides is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Abnormal T-cells can be found in the skin, blood, and lymph nodes. CTCL results from the development of abnormal T-lymphocytes, and therefore is a cancer of the lymphocytes (lymphoma). In CTCL, white blood cells ...
DNA launches new career center.
Feb 01, 2004 ... DNA has added new career placement services to its Web site, www.dnanurse.org. The DNA Career Center offers a wide array of features that allow dermatology nurses to find a job or recruit employees. Features for Job-seekers The Career Center allows nurses looking for ...
Preventing and treating intertrigo in the large skin folds of adults: a literature overview.(Research)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Intertrigo is an inflammatory dermatosis involving body folds Arndt & Bowers, 2002). Intertrigo is found principally in the inframammary, axillary, and inguinal folds, but it may "also affect other areas as folds of the eyelids, neck creases, antecubital fossae, and umbilical perineal and ...
Antigens * Act I, Scene I.(The Immunity Challenge)
Feb 01, 2004; ... So far in The Immunity Challenge column we have looked at the barrier system, the innate immune system, and had just the briefest of introductions to the acquired immune system. The next chapter in this multiplayer story should tie these three layers of immunity together in some meaningful ...
What's your assessment?(Clinical Skills)
Feb 01, 2004; ... History This 58-year-old male presented to the dermatology clinic complaining of a painful dermatitis on both buttocks for the past 3 days. The rash started after an all day fishing trip. The weather was very hot and he wore snug-fitting pants that covered him from the waist to ...
Tackling noncompliance.
Feb 01, 2004; ... Worth Health Organization. (2003). Adherence to long-term therapies: Evidence for action. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO) has studied the "problem of compliance" for several years. Patients are generally cited as the primary sources for not managing ...
The wound healing process symphony: part I.(Wound Assessment and Evaluation)
Feb 01, 2004; ... I've been lecturing on ostomy and wound care for more years than I care to contemplate at this point in my life. And, when I talk about wound healing, I tend to talk in terms of either traffic control or music. So, here is Part 1 of the Wound Healing Symphony. Regardless of the ...
What's your assessment?(Clinical Skills)
Feb 01, 2004; ... History A 71 year old man was referred to the dermatology clinic for an asymptomatic eruption in the genital area that had developed over the preceding 4 months (see Figure 1). He was diagnosed 14 years earlier with prostate cancer, Gleason score of two, which was treated with ...
Atrophic lichen planus.(Clinical Snapshot)
Feb 01, 2004; ... History: This 43 year old male presented with a pruritic patch on the glans penis (see Figure 1). He described a tingling sensation, then pruritus that preceded the appearance of the lesions. The lesions were present for 7 months. [FIGURE 1 OMITTED] Description: ...
Skin lesions afflict troops in Iraq.(U.S. Troops Abroad)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Some U.S. soldiers have been diagnosed with a parasitic skin disease, as a result of being stationed in Iraq. According to a December 5, 2003 USA TODAY article, nearly 150 soldiers have the disease, and hundreds more could unknowingly be infected. Leishmaniasis (LEASH-man-EYE-uh-sis), ...
Influx of older and foreign-born workers slows hospital nursing shortage.(Nursing News)
Feb 01, 2004; ... A surge in older and foreign born workers has temporarily slowed the growth of a severe shortage of hospital nurses that began in 1998. Researchers warn, however, that it is only a matter of time before the shortage worsens if policymakers fail to seriously address the challenges that led ...
Skin age score determines the age of your skin.(Anti-Aging Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... The CE.R.I.E.S., the healthy skin research center of CHANEL, has developed a skin age score that quantifies skin aging by individually assessing a set of visual and tactile characteristics of various zones of the face. The work, published in Archives of Dermatology, offers a ...
Anti-aging and healing effects of low glycemic foods.(Anti-Aging Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Patients can reduce the rate at which wrinkles develop in the skin and accelerate postoperative healing by eating foods with low glycemic indices, according to an article in the August 2003 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times. The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the rate at which ...
Disposable cleansing cloths ideal option for all types of skin.(Anti-Aging Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Cleansing and moisturizing cloths are now becoming very popular among consumers. According to the May 2003 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, the disposable cloths are "the new wave of cleansing technology." There are two types of cloths: closed weave (with no visible holes) and opened ...
Tips for avoiding complications during chemical peel and dermabrasion procedures.(Anti-Aging Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Proper training and hands-on experience are not the only factors to avoid complications dining cosmetic procedures. Other factors such as paying great attention to detail and establishing a good relationship with the patient are also important, according to an article in the May 2003 issue ...
Three genes linked to psoriasis identified on chromosome 17.(Skin Disease Updates)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Researchers using data gleaned from a tissue bank created by the National Psoriasis Foundation identified three of the first genes associated with psoriasis. The finding, published in the December 2003 issue of the journal Nature Genetics, marks a significant advance in the understanding ...
New poster shows subtypes of rosacea.(Skin Disease Updates)
Feb 01, 2004; ... To encourage wider and earlier diagnosis, the National Rosacea Society has produced an educational poster for health professionals illustrating the four subtypes of rosacea, defined in the new standard classification system for rosacea. March is National Rosacea Month. The new ...
Dermatologic surgeons make advances in laser removal of fair hair.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Laser hair removal, once limited to patients with dark hair, can now be effectively performed on blonde facial hair with the assistance of a topical melanin solution. According to Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, of Washington, DC, this enhanced clinical method offers promise to patients with fair ...
Skin surgery procedures increase 11%.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... According to data released by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), treatments to improve health, function, mad appearance of the skin are on the rise, with beauty fixes in high demand by Americans. In fact, survey findings show that ASDS members performed an estimated 4.1 ...
Stem cell use in hair follicle manipulation.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Stem cells, which exist in the skin and in hair follicles, are important targets for delivering genes if physicians are to achieve long-term expression of a favorable genetic characteristic. According to all article in the April 2003 issue of Dermatolgy Times, "there is increasing ...
Facial filler procedures can lead to blindness.(Surgery Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Permanent blindness can be a result of complications with facial filler procedures. According to an article in the September 2003 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, proper injection techniques are vital to preventing complications. According to Sydney Coleman, MD, to minimize the possibility ...
Herbal remedies can have side effects.(Alternative Therapy Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Patients often seek alternative and complimentary medicines because they consider them safe and natural. However, according to an article in the July 2003 issue of Dermatology Times, some agents have the potential to cause adverse effects or drug interactions. The results of a series of ...
Improving patient relationships.(Patient Care Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... There are simple techniques to improving the relationship with your patients. According to an article in the July 2003 issue of Dermatology Times, five techniques can help increase patient satisfaction and loyalty. 1. Give patients a card that asks them to list the three most ...
Adapalene effective as a treatment for acne in blacks.(Acne Update)
Feb 01, 2004; ... In a recent study, black patients experienced a greater percentage decrease in inflammatory lesion count and had fewer adverse reactions than white patients, while being treated with adapalene (Differin[R]). According to an article in the May 2003 issue of Dermatology Times, the study ...
Skin cancer prevention.(Pediatric News)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Skin cancer prevention education should be a part of routine childhood checkups, according to an article in the May 2003 issue of Dermatology Times. In a survey conducted by the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, even though the ...
Obesity.(Pediatric News)
Feb 01, 2004; ... Obese children may be suffering more than we think. In the May 2003 issue of Dermatology Times, some obese children were reported to have the same quality of life ...
Smallpox vaccination not for everyone.(Health Care News)
Feb 01, 2004; ... People diagnosed with a heart condition or who have three or more risk factors for cardiac disease should not get the smallpox vaccine. According to an article in the June 2003 issue of Dermatology WorM, heart pain and heart attacks have been reported following smallpox vaccinations in ...
Topical vitamin D analogs.(Pharmacology Review)
Feb 01, 2004; ... For well over a century, it has been known that vitamin D plays a critical role in maintaining adequate levels of serum calcium and phosphorous, both of which are essential for adequate mineralization of bone. Vitamin D is produced in the body through a complex pathway involving the skin, ...
Steroid atrophy.(Clinical Snapshot)
Feb 01, 2004; ... History: This 95 year-old male presented with a complaint of "tenderness and thinning" of skin on his face. He had been prescribed triamcinolone 0.1% cream topically b.i.d. for "seborrhea" on his face mad has also been applying the same medication to his scalp. Androgenic hair loss began ...
Urinary incontinence assessment.
Feb 01, 2004; ... WHY: Urinary incontinence (UI), the involuntary loss of urine, is estimated to effect over 13 million Americans. UI increases with age, but is not a normal part of the aging process. It is the second leading risk factor for institutionalization; 80% of long-term care residents require ...
Galderma Laboratories announces approval of Clobex[TM] lotion.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Galderma Laboratories announced that it has received FDA-approval of Clobex[TM] (clobetasol propionate 0.05%) lotion. Clobex lotion is the only Class I steroid prescription available as a lotion to help control and treat steroid-responsive dermatoses including moderate-to-severe atopic ...
Study shows extending Raptiva[TM] treatment provides rapid and continuous benefit.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Genentech, Inc. announced results of a study published in the November 20, 2003 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine in which patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis receiving 12 weeks of treatment with Raptiva[TM] (efalizumab) experienced a significant reduction in the ...
SkinCeuticals launches new packaging and unified global brand identity.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2004 ... SkinCeuticals, a pioneer in the field of topical vitamin C research and antioxidant skin care technology, unveiled a new look for the company's collection of scientifically based skin care products. The new package design reflects a consolidation of the two popular product lines known ...
Mederma[R] skin care for Scars[TM].(New Products)
Feb 01, 2004 ... A recent study by Topdocs.com[TM] found that people with facial scars can often be very introverted, holding their heads down, covering their faces with their hair, and generally avoiding eye contact. Also, Saving Faces, a group based in England whose goal is to help reduce facial ...
Dermis density increased with DCL's anti-aging system.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2004 ... A clinical study was completed by Nita Patel, MD, to determine the efficacy of Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories (DCL's) Anti-Aging System. The 20 study subjects averaged 40 years in age with skin types that ranged from Fitzpatrick I through IV. The patients were followed clinically as ...
Topical Anesthetic cream helps manage pain.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2004 ... Michigan-based, Ferndale Laboratories Inc., announced the launch of L.M.X.4[TM] (lidocaine 4%) Topical Anesthetic Cream, which can help manage pain associated with needle-sticks and common cosmetic procedures. LM.X.4 offers a unique delivery system using patented Accusomes[TM], ...
NeoCeuticals[R] problem dry skin treatment products.(New Products)
Feb 01, 2004 ... According to the Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (www.scalyskin.org.), "ichthy" is taken from the Greek root for "fish." The ichthyoses are a family of genetic skin diseases characterized by dry, thickened, scaling skin. Dermatologists estimate that there are at least 20 ...