Learning and Friendship: Highlights from the Dermatology Nurses’ Association Annual Meeting

    July 2019 in “ Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association ”
    Angela L. Borger
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    TLDR The author found the Dermatology Nurses’ Association’s annual meeting valuable for both learning and making friends.
    The document recounted the author's positive experiences at the Dermatology Nurses’ Association’s (DNA) annual meeting, highlighting the dual benefits of education and friendship. The author emphasized the high-quality educational content and the value of rekindling professional relationships. Key medical insights from the 2019 convention included diagnostic tips and treatment recommendations for various dermatological conditions such as pyoderma gangrenosum, dermatomyositis, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia, hidradenitis suppurativa, melanoma, leprosy, atopic dermatitis, acne fulminans, molluscum contagiosum, and vitiligo. The author encouraged new and returning attendees to join future conventions for continued learning and networking opportunities.
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