Living with psoriasis Linda Cornish Dermatology nurses and other health care professionals may sometimes fail to appreciate and recognize the physical and emotional challenges faced by patients with a particular chronic dermatologic disease or condition. “Patients’ Perspectives: Living with … “series shares these important patient views and comments to improve patient care. If you know […]
Derma-Smoothe/FS® for childhood atopic dermatitis A recent study from The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology tested fluocinolone acetonide topical oil 0.01% in a blend of refined peanut oil for treating atopic dermatitis. This combination, found in Derma-Smooth/FS[R] (eczema oil), is an effective and safe treatment of atopic dermatitis in both adults and children, […]
Behavior Modification: A Nursing Approach for Young Children With Atopic Eczema Pauline I. Buchanan Managing atopic eczema represents one of the most challenging aspects of dermatology nursing, especially in children. A main contributing factor to the difficulty in management is the unrelenting pruritus experienced by sufferers. A practice model for behavior modification can be an […]