Derm NP/PA Connect

A recent preclinical trial reveals that oxymetazoline in combination with pulsed dye laser may increase vascular shutdown in patients with rosacea and other cutaneous vascular diseases.

Evidence that points to interleukin-17 playing a role in the development and progression of rosacea also indicates research should investigate IL-17 inhibition as a therapeutic option for some patients, an expert says.

Suneel Chilukuri, M.D. presented on the science of neuromodulators at the October Maui Derm NP + PA Fall 2019 meeting in Asheville, N.C. Read insights gleaned from his presentation in this article.

Matthew J. Zirwas, M.D., presented a comprehensive primer on the drug types at the October Maui Derm NP + PA Fall 2019 meeting in Asheville, N.C. Read his insights in this article.

Traditional treatments remain important parts of the dermatologist's armamentarium for acne management, but other drugs have begun to play a role, too. Meanwhile, research is offering new insight into the causes of acne. Stay up to date on the latest insight into acne's pathogenesis, evaluation and treatment.  Participate in this forum.

When it comes to dietary triggers for acne, the list of supposed villains is long. While absolute proof isn't currently reproducible, one expert says there are several foods that have shown a connection. Participate in this forum.

Physician assistants like to give back and the profession has taken note. Dermatology Times corresponded with representatives from three foundation that want to provide resources for PAs who are interested in giving back. Here's what they had to say. Participate in this forum.

Amy Gouley, PA-C started a nonprofit, Project Happy Face, that offers acne treatment to underprivileged teens at no cost. What are the ways you practice medicine outside of your normal routine? Participate in this forum.

Created and tested by a nurse practitioner and physician assistant, this new billing algorithm encourages health systems, outpatient clinics and practices to use nurse practitioners and physician assistants to the fullest extent of their licenses, education and experience. Participate in this forum.

A three-year campaign, in collaboration with the World Health Organization and International Council of Nurses, is beginning to make an impact in America. The goal of Nursing Now is to improve health globally by raising the profile and status of nurses worldwide. It will launch in the United States in April. Participate in this forum.

Leadership and representation are becoming more important as the profession and demand for PAs grow. However, a recent study found that career satisfaction does not appear to be related to professional development benefits offered by employers. What fulfills physician assistants? Participate in this forum.

In this article, Joseph C English III, M.D., professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, offers his insight for diagnosing and treating cutaneous blistering diseases. Participate in this forum.

Dermatology nurse practitioners (NPs) faced pressing challenges in 2018, including a misperception of their role and scope of practice and a lack of established competencies needed in the specialty. According to one expert, many of these issues will be remedied in 2019. Participate in this forum.

Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in dermatology often encounter patients with urticaria and need to know how to distinguish acute and chronic conditions. Joseph C English III, M.D. provided his insight on urticaria and utrticaria-like eruptions at the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) annual conference. Participate in this forum.

Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in dermatology practice who don’t negotiate their salaries might be selling themselves short. Here's what you should know going into a salary negotiation. Participate in this forum.

How are PAs in dermatology compensated? We've summarized the important takeaways from the 2018 American Academy of PAs Salary Report. Let us know your thoughts by participating in this forum. Participate in this forum.

Ted Rosen, M.D., professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, says a this 61-year-old patient changed the way he thinks about treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults. Share your difficult-to-treat cases with other health care providers on this forum. Participate in this forum.

For Nurse Practitioners and physician assistants specializing in dermatology, career options options can take you beyond the clinic. However, making a career change starts with the desire for change and the ambition to find the best fit for one’s professional life and personal life. Here are four steps to initiate that change. Participate in this forum.

An 8-year-old girl who had a blistering rash on one foot for three years finally came to see Dermatologist Matthew J. Zirwas, M.D. after seeing a number of dermatologists and other specialists. The child’s foot pain was so bad that she slept in bed with her parents for three years. The pain kept her from walking, so she rode to where she had to go in a wagon. The foot rash ruined her parents’ lives and the girl’s childhood. He imparts his lessons learned after finally diagnosing and treating the patient. Now, three years later, she plays in the park and attends school full time. Participate in this forum.

Understanding the immune system and its dysregulation in immune related diseases helps providers understand better what they are clinically seeing in practice as well as how different targeted therapies might block those actions. Participate in this forum.

What many nurse practitioners and physician assistants might not realize is their advanced training opens doors to an abundance of career opportunities outside of traditional healthcare. Participate in this forum.