BARE.
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner | Clinic for Kids
A specialist dermatology nurse practitioner working with babies, children, adolescents and their families to provide expert skin care advice and treatment
Collaborating with GP's, dermatologists, pediatricians, pharmacists and maternal and child health nurses to ensure great outcomes for patients
About
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with additional qualifications (Masters Degree), experience and expertise to independently diagnose, prescribe medications and manage health conditions within their scope of practice. Nurse practitioners may practice autonomously or collaboratively with other health professionals.
Nurse Practitioners can provide patient rebates through Medicare and can provide prescriptions and access to PBS medicines. Practice as a nurse practitioner requires endorsement by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Bare Dermatology NP is led by Robyn Kennedy
Robyn is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with postgraduate studies in Midwifery and a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner).
She has 15 years experience in paediatric dermatology and is endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Robyn offers high-quality care and support to children and their families to successfully manage common skin concerns.
Robyn also works at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and is passionate about helping infants, children and adolescents feel comfortable in their skin.
At Bare Dermatology NP Robyn offers evidenced based, affordable, safe and painless treatment for eczema, molluscum and warts.
ECZEMA
Eczema affects one in three children in Melbourne. Effective treatment requires education about the triggers and avoidance of aggravating factors including heat, prickle and dryness. Children need a thorough eczema assessment and demonstration of how to apply topical treatments correctly. Parents need education, a written management plan and prescriptions for the required treatments. Empowering parents and children is the most effective tool to manage eczema.
MOLLUSCUM
Molluscum contagiosum is a benign pox virus very commonly seen in children. Pink or skin-coloured smooth bumps appear in clusters anywhere on the body. Molluscum is a harmless virus and often resolves without treatment. For persistent or numerous lesions, treatment can enhance resolution of the virus.
VIRAL WARTS
Warts are growths that appear when a virus affects the top layer of the skin. If the warts are painful, multiply quickly or bother the child they should be treated. When over the counter preparations are not effective, other treatment options including immuno-contact therapy are available. This treatment encourages the immune system to recognise and destroy the skin cells that are infected with the wart virus. This is often the most effective and pain free treatment choice for children with lots of warts.
LOCATION
Western Children's Health Centre
61 Railway Avenue
Laverton
VIC, 3028
(03) 9931 0014