Pityriasis rosea: roles of the dermatology nurse.
Pityriasis rosea, a self-limited exanthematous disease of unknown etiology, is a fairly common exanthem encountered by dermatology nurses and nurse practitioners. Their special roles in diagnosis, symptomatic relief, care for patients with atypical rash, patient education, and counseling are described.
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Antonio A
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Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong and Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
D003880:Dermatology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017515:Pityriasis Rosea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing