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American Family Physician
October 15, 2000
Betty Anne Johnson & Julia R. Nunley |
Use of Systemic Agents in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Effective treatment of acne vulgaris can prevent emotional and physical scarring. Topical medication is generally adequate in clearing comedonal acne, while inflammatory acne usually requires the addition of oral medication. Systemic antibiotics are used most frequently and can be highly effective...   |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2011
Heather Roebuck |
Treatment options for rosacea with concomitant conditions This article discusses the presentation, pathophysiology, and management of rosacea with common concomitant skin disorders. |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2011
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2002
Blount & Pelletier |
Rosacea: A Common, Yet Commonly Overlooked, Condition Rosacea is a common, but often overlooked, skin condition of uncertain etiology that can lead to significant facial disfigurement, ocular complications, and severe emotional distress. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2006
Luba & Stulberg |
Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Patients and physicians should understand that psoriasis is a chronic disease without a cure, and that it is important to have realistic expectations of treatment. Treatment should focus on improvement, not disappearance, of lesions. |
Nursing
February 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
Nursing
June 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
Nursing
March 2012
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005
Nipa Shah |
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Treatment Challenge The clinical presentation of this chronic, recurrent, debilitating disease that presents with painful, inflamed lesions in the apocrine-gland-bearing areas of the body, indicates the diagnosis. A thorough history and physical examination are recommended at the initial visit. |
Nursing
June 2011
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Lucinda M. Buys |
Treatment Options for Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is the most common childhood skin disorder in developed countries. Aggressive therapy with emollients is an important intervention for patients with atopic dermatitis. Patients should avoid individual disease triggers and allergens. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2007
Tunzi & Gray |
Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy Most skin conditions resolve postpartum and only require symptomatic treatment. However, there are specific treatments for some conditions (e.g., melasma, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, impetigo herpetiformis, pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy). |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2004 |
Acne A general overview handout on acne. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2007
Cole & Gazewood |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Impetigo Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial skin infection that most commonly affects children two to five years of age. There is no standard treatment for impetigo, and many options are available. |
Nursing
February 2009
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2004
Scheid & Hamm |
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults: Part II. Treatment Even though most patients with acute rhinosinusitis recover promptly without it, antibiotic therapy should be considered in patients with prolonged or more severe symptoms. |
AskMen.com
June 10, 2002
Joshua Levine |
Adult Acne: Causes & Treatments Acne can be a big problem for men, especially when it leaves scars or when one continues to suffer from the condition well into adulthood. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003
Stulberg et al. |
Common Hyperpigmentation Disorders in Adults Part II: Melanoma... Seborrheic Keratoses... Acanthosis Nigricans... Melasma... Diabetic Dermopathy... Tinea Versicolor... Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2007
Gonsalves et al. |
Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions Physicians regularly encounter oral health issues in practice. This article, part I of a two-part series, reviews superficial mucosal lesions: candidiasis, herpes labialis, aphthous stomatitis, erythema migrans, hairy tongue, and lichen planus. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Ables & Baughman |
Antidepressants: Update on New Agents and Indications Many antidepressants have been released in the United States over the past two decades. This article is an update of information about the newer agents for depression and new indications for older antidepressants. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2002
W.F. Peate |
Occupational Skin Disease Work-related skin diseases account for approximately 50 percent of occupational illnesses and are responsible for an estimated 25 percent of all lost workdays. These dermatoses are often underreported because their association with the workplace is not recognized. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2006
Wong et al. |
Guidelines for the Use of Antibiotics in Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections To help physicians with the appropriate use of antibiotics in children and adults with upper respiratory tract infection, a multidisciplinary team evaluated existing guidelines and summarized key practice points. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2002
Donald W. Lewis |
Headaches in Children and Adolescents Headaches are common during childhood and become more common and increase in frequency during adolescence. The rational, cost-effective evaluation of children with headache begins with a careful history... |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Common Skin Disorders The following skin afflictions are usually embarrassing and sometimes very serious. Thankfully, with a little help from your doctor, they can be treated and managed. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2000 |
Using Isotretinoin the Right Way for Acne Isotretinoin (brand name: Accutane) is a medicine for very bad acne that did not get better after you tried other medicines. It is important for you to take isotretinoin the right way... |
Salon.com
October 4, 2000
Kuhn & Wilson |
The zitty face of depression Drugs for depression and drugs for acne don't always mix well... |
The Motley Fool
June 13, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Is Connetics Saving Face? The FDA is making its mark on this specialty pharmaceutical stock, but there are opportunities to rebound. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2005
Kathy Soch |
Diary From a Week in Pactice A family physician diagnoses a broken leg while walking in the park... Sees two separate sprains with two very different patients... Gives advise on acne to a teen patient with a cold... etc. |
