Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of corn as follows: Corn is a portion of thickened painful skin developed especially in response to prolonged excessive friction and pressure on the skin against any surface, such as, ill-fitting shoe or wearing shoe without socks The sensitive skin can respond to prolonged friction and pressure with development of a corn. Corn can present as a thick, hardened, & raised area of skin with some inflammation and can be [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent activation of psoriasis as follows: Senior citizens, individuals receiving chemo or radiation therapies, individuals with history of HIV or AIDS, individuals with history of autoimmune diseases, and individuals with history of organ transplantation & prolonged steroid intake can have poor and altered immunity levels, which can put them at increased risk for exposure to infectious agents and diseases. Both altered immunity and recurrent infections can act [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent activation of psoriasis as follows: Poor nutrition is an important risk factor for altered immunity and immune deficiency. Observe compliance with eating a healthy balanced diet, with good protein content. Observe compliance with daily recommended physical activity and quality sleep hours. Balancing activity and resting hours can play an important role in stress management. Appropriate control and management of stress can help maintain a strong and [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on findings to watch for in individuals with psoriasis as follows: Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes are at increased risk for presentation with elevated blood lipids, hypercholesterolemia, deterioration of blood sugar control, poor blood pressure control, worsening joint pains, compromised vision, signs and symptoms of bowel inflammation, and compromised function of internal organs, such as, liver and kidney. Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes must keep a close watch and report to the [...]
Patient/caregiver was educated on findings to watch for in individuals with psoriasis as follows: Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes are at increased risk for presentation with elevated blood lipids, hypercholesterolemia, deterioration of blood sugar control, poor blood pressure control, worsening joint pains, compromised vision, signs and symptoms of bowel inflammation, and compromised function of internal organs, such as, liver and kidney. Individuals with recurrent psoriasis episodes must keep a close watch and report to the [...]
