Jennifer Ornelas, MD

2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium Lectures

Recordings and handouts from 2020 integrative dermatology symposium 

2021 Dermatology Fundamentals Conference

Recordings and Handouts from 2021 Dermatology Fundamentals Conference.

Assessing Pediatric Populations for Severe Atopic Dermatitis and When to Treat with Systemic Medications

This course will help participants strengthen their knowledge regarding when it is appropriate to start a systemic therapy in pediatric patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. This course will also review systemic treatment options available for moderate to severe pediatric atopic dermatitis patients, focusing on dupilumab and methotrexate.

2021 Integrative Dermatology Symposium Lectures

Recordings and Handouts from 2021 Integrative Dermatology Symposium

DFC 2022 Evaluation Form

2022 Dermatology Fundamentals Conference attendee evaluation form.

2022 Dermatology Fundamentals Conference Lectures

Recordings and Handouts from 2022 Dermatology Fundamentals Conference.

Strategies to Reduce the Use of Topical and Systemic Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance in Acne and Rosacea

Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Update for the Busy Practitioner

This master class will help participants strengthen their knowledge regarding the pathophysiology of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. This master class will also review updates in topical and systemic treatment options available for pediatric atopic dermatitis patients.

Psoriasis Treatment for Pediatric Patients, Pregnancy, and Special Sites

This lecture will provide an overview of clinical data regarding the safe and effective use of topical, systemic, and biologic psoriasis therapies in children, during pregnancy, and for special or difficult to treat body sites such as the face, scalp, skin folds, hands/feet, and genitals.

Evaluating Treatment Options for a Teenage Patient with Psoriasis

Review case management skills in this case-based microlearning course featuring a teenage patient with psoriasis.

Clinical Management Considerations in Pediatric Psoriasis

Explore evidence-based strategies for pediatric psoriasis management, including diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term care.

Emerging Therapies in Pediatric and Adult Psoriasis

Explore emerging psoriasis therapies for pediatric and adult patients, with insights on treatment advances and care.

Topical Formulations and Transdermal Delivery

Topical administration of pharmaceuticals or botanicals is commonly used in treating dermatological conditions. There are a variety of options when formulating topicals. This activity will outline the different types of topical formulations along with the different types of technologies that exist for transdermal drug delivery.

Natural Approach to Nail Care

The nail is a unique keratinous appendage that can manifest various pathologies. Promising preliminary data has shown natural topicals such as horsetail or indigo naturalis extract help improve psoriatic nail symptomatology. Naturally derived topicals such as essential oils, sunflower oil, and natural resin appear to be promising in helping treat onychomycosis, but more large-scale studies must be done in order to prove their efficacy. This activity will review the evidence for the use of natural approaches for nail care.

Epigenetics, Nutrition, and Supplementation

Our genes do not govern our lives. With the mapping of the Human Genome, science came to understand that "gene expression" is dependent upon numerous environmental, dietary, lifestyle, and behavioral influences. Whether or not a particular genetic predisposition is manifest or not is dependent upon the choices we make day and day out ... minute by minute.

Supplements for Chronic Pain

Dietary supplements are a common integrative approach for those living with pain. While approximately half of the general US population utilize dietary supplements, the percentage appears to be higher for those living with pain. This article will review the reasons for this as well as provide a framework for working with patients to ensure supplements are chosen wisely for pain management. In addition, an overview of common supplements utilized for pain is provided.

Why Sun Protection Matters

This course aims to shed light on the role of UV radiation in skin damage while touching on the increasing impact of visible blue light and infrared light.

Nutrition and Supplements

Expanding the Toolkit: Advances in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis Series

Comprehensive Management of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in Adults and Children

Advancing Clinician Competence in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Management: Emerging Immune Pathways and Integrative Care