Acne and Other Disorders of the Glands
Acne and Other Disorders of the Glands Sarah W. Matthews Noreen Heer Nicol OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Identify common dermatology disorders of the…
Dermatitis/Eczemas
Dermatitis/Eczemas Noreen Heer Nicol OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Recognize that eczema and dermatitis are terms that describe the same response in the skin….
Papulosquamous Diseases
Papulosquamous Diseases Sarah W. Matthews OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Describe the prevalence and epidemiology of psoriasis, lichen planus, pityriasis rosea, keratosis pilaris, and…
Therapeutic/Treatment Modalities
Therapeutic/Treatment Modalities Beth Haney OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Identify appropriate treatment modalities for skin diseases and conditions. Recognize risks and benefits of local,…
Psychosocial Effects and Nursing Interventions for Dermatological Disease and Psychodermatoses
Psychosocial Effects and Nursing Interventions for Dermatological Disease and Psychodermatoses Fiona Cowdell Steven J. Ersser OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Identify the functions of…
Phototherapy
Phototherapy Cynthia Rena Heaton Margaret Hirsch Angela Hamilton LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Identify skin disorders that would be appropriate for phototherapy and…
Biologic Therapies for Dermatology Conditions
Biologic Therapies for Dermatology Conditions Lakshi M. Aldredge LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Identify common biologic agents used in the treatment of dermatologic…
Skin Assessment
Skin Assessment Noreen Heer Nicol OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Define a holistic and comprehensive patient skin assessment. List subjective and objective data, which…
Dermatologic Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
Dermatologic Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Anne Marie Ruszkowski Lord Noreen Heer Nicol OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Identify diagnostic tests and procedures commonly used…
Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System Noreen Heer Nicol OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to: Name the layers and appendages of the skin, which…
