Lessons From Epcot and Orlando 2014: Transforming and Evolving in Dermatology Nursing

July 2014 in “ Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association ”

Angela L. Borger

hair loss oral lesions syphilis gonorrhea fexofenadine alopecia areata

TLDR The document concluded with a call for article submissions for the 2014 Writing Awards.

The document recounted the author's experiences at the Dermatology Nurses’ Association’s (DNA) annual conference in Orlando, which shared a theme of innovation and change with Epcot Center. Key takeaways from the conference sessions included various dermatological insights, such as the association of hair loss and oral lesions with syphilis, the potential for a gonorrhea epidemic, and the use of fexofenadine for alopecia areata. The author also highlighted the success of the annual Writing Workshop and the addition of new members to the JDNA Editorial Board. The document concluded with a call for article submissions for the JDNA Writing Awards.

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