Lakshi Aldredge

ORCID: 0000-0003-3675-1917
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Research Areas
  • Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
  • Nail Diseases and Treatments
  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
  • Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
  • Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
  • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Nursing Roles and Practices
  • Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
  • Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
  • Estrogen and related hormone effects
  • Skin Diseases and Diabetes
  • Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
  • Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
  • Urticaria and Related Conditions
  • Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Pharmaceutical studies and practices
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
  • Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
  • Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
  • Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare

VA Portland Health Care System
2015-2025

Colorado College
2020

Wake Forest University
2020

Virginia Mason Federal Way Medical Center
2020

Novartis (Switzerland)
2016-2018

Janssen (Belgium)
2016

Amgen (United States)
2016

The University of Texas at Arlington
2016

Clinical Research Associates
2016

Creative Commons
2016

ABSTRACT Psoriasis is a common, immune-mediated skin disorder that can manifest as multiple clinical phenotypes. Although psoriasis affecting the scalp, face, nails, palms, soles, and intertriginous regions has not been studied extensively chronic plaque in other body areas, these phenotypes be associated with significant physical, psychosocial, functional impairments, which impact quality of life. In addition, recent evidence shown areas more prevalent than traditionally thought. this...

10.1097/jdn.0000000000000418 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2018-07-01

Introduction Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) affects a large, diverse population and is associated with significant morbidity/burden.

10.1080/09546634.2025.2476576 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2025-03-11

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a common, chronic inflammatory skin disease, but the physical and emotional burden of patients with SD experience has not been well characterized. The Harris Poll conducted online surveys US healthcare providers (HCPs) from December 2021 to January 2022. Almost half reported that negatively impacts their well-being "a lot/a great deal"; HCPs underestimate level impact on patients. Most significant mental health impact, including anxiety, depression, anxiety...

10.1007/s13555-024-01288-9 article EN cc-by-nc Dermatology and Therapy 2024-10-28

Topical treatments remain the foundation of psoriasis management. Tapinarof (VTAMA®; Dermavant Sciences, Inc.) is a first-in-class, non-steroidal, topical, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist approved by US Food and Drug Administration for treatment plaque in adults under investigation children, atopic dermatitis children down to 2 years old. Here, we review mechanism action tapinarof PSOARING phase 3 trial program mild severe psoriasis. AhR ligand-dependent transcription factor...

10.36849/jdd.7317 article EN Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2023-07-01

A collaborative team developed a yearlong residency experience for staff nurse transitioning to practitioner role in the Veterans Affairs system. To assist others desiring provide support, networking, and infrastructure those into new roles, authors discuss strengths weaknesses of pilot lessons learned related defining trainee versus resident, credentialing privileging, specific mentoring needed practitioner.

10.1097/nna.0b013e31822a7315 article EN JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration 2011-09-01

ABSTRACT Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterized by itchy, scaly, and often painful plaques in the skin. can have significant psychosocial burdens increased risks for numerous comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, particularly patients with moderate-to-severe disease. Dermatology nurse practitioners physician assistants are an important part of healthcare team, contributing to all aspects psoriasis management. This review reinforces...

10.1097/jdn.0000000000000185 article EN Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2016-02-04

ABSTRACT The 24th World Congress of Dermatology was held in Milan, Italy, on June 11–15, 2019, under the auspices International League Dermatological Societies. Nurses' Association and British Nursing Group, both sister societies Societies, coordinated a nursing scientific program half-day leadership meeting during Congress. Overview outcomes are described.

10.1097/jdn.0000000000000526 article EN Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2020-03-01

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes significant physical and emotional burden for the patient who experiences disease. For dermatology care providers, it poses numerous challenges including determining severity of disease its impact on patient. Understanding psoriasis important to provide appropriate treatment modalities educate patients about their risk comorbidities. Determining also becomes when one participating or reviewing clinical trials, attempting obtain Food Drug...

10.1097/jdn.0000000000000083 article EN Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2014-09-01

10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.08.026 article EN The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 2020-10-19

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes significant physical and emotional burden for the patient who experiences disease. For dermatology care providers, it poses numerous challenges including determining severity of disease its impact on patient. Understanding psoriasis important to provide appropriate treatment modalities educate patients about their risk comorbidities. Determining also becomes when one participating or reviewing clinical trials, attempting obtain Food Drug...

10.1097/jdn.0000000000000066 article EN Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2014-09-01

FigureDear DNA colleagues, I am very excited to introduce this novel supplement of the Journal Dermatology Nurses’ Association, focusing on management psoriatic disease. Many us have benefited from numerous psoriasis articles that appeared in Association over years. It is timely and convenient many these compiled one edition will become a “psoriasis primer” for our practices. These focused aspects including psychological impact psoriasis, assessing severity, biologic treatment agents,...

10.1097/jdn.0000000000000067 article EN Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2014-09-01

Lakshi M. Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, VA Portland Healthcare System, Portland, OR. The author declares no conflicts of interest. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Center, 1034 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd., OR 97239. E-mail: [email protected]

10.1097/jdn.0000000000000133 article EN Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2015-05-01

Patients who seek dermatology care may often present with skin conditions that a clinical diagnostic dilemma. The condition not have the hallmark features of classic dermatologic condition, or patient findings be seen in several different and unique entities. This column will case presents pruritic rash both clinically histiologically could represent either histiocytosis mastocytosis. patient’s course, along review complex presented. A histiological discussion also provide closer examination...

10.1097/jdn.0b013e3182935ee9 article EN Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association 2013-01-01
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