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Dermatology

Research Roundup

As the ageing population continues to increase, more older adults are living at home and there is a need for evidence to support dermatological care and improved skin health in community settings. The...

Managing incontinence-associated dermatitis in the community: an overview

Community nurses, with their wide-ranging scope of practice and access to patients' daily lives, are well-placed to support individuals with a condition as intimate and personal as IAD. When the...

Skin changes associated with ageing

Skin ageing is a continuous process that affects skin function and appearance and as people age, their chances of developing skin-related disorders increase. There are two types of skin ageing:...

Venous eczema: more than just a rash

Venous eczema is a rash that affects the skin of the lower legs (Gawkrodger, 2006). It is not caused by any infection (non-infective) and does not cause the affected area to swell (non-inflammatory);...

Scabies: an update for community nurses

Scabies is one of the most common dermatological conditions and affects more than 200 million people at any given time. While scabies occurs worldwide, it is most common in hot, tropical countries and...

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