Courses / 22

An Inside-Out Approach to Acne and Rosacea

This lecture will review the role of supplementation and topical therapy in rosacea and acne. The pathophysiological and immunological mechanisms will be reviewed in the context of taking an integrative approach to treatment so that treatment is paired with an understanding of the root cause of disease. The role of the gut and skin microbiome will be reviewed. A practical approach to treatment will be discussed including case based discussions.

Acne 101 - An Integrative Overview

This session will review the various causes of acne, describe the different subtypes of acne and discuss different conventional and integrative treatment approaches to treating acne with dermatologist Dr. Nicole Rocca. This discussion will be followed by an overview of the IECP curriculum to discover the benefits of integrative skin care and everything the program has to offer!

The Role of the Skin Microbiome in Acne and Rosacea

This session will discuss the role of the skin microbiome in both acne and rosacea. The influence of the microbiota on the presence of acne and rosacea will be discussed. The influence of shifting the skin microbiome as part of therapy, especially the influence of benzoyl peroxide.

Emerging Technologies and Treatment for Rosacea

This session will review the emerging treatment approaches to rosacea with a special focus on the use of encapsulated BPO. In particular, this lecture will highlight the differences between the use of encapsulated and non-encapsulated BPO.

Emerging Technologies and Treatments for Acne

All Benzoyl Peroxides Are Not Equal: Encapsulated vs Non-Encapsulated Benzoyl Peroxide

This session serves as a practical basic science review to discuss the historical use and the limitations of non-encapsulated BPO in comparison to encapsulated BPO. The clinical evidence for the use of encapsulated BPO in both acne and rosacea will be discussed.

Novel Emerging Topicals for Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea

This non-CME webinar will review the emerging topicals for acne and rosacea. Several cases will be discussed.

The Use of Botanicals and Supplements for Acne

Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition that widely affects both teenagers and young adults. This session will review the evidence for the use of botanicals and supplements that can be utilized for the treatment of acne. The use of topical oils, novel ingredients, supplements, and probiotics will be reviewed.

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

What's New with Acne: Medications, Probiotics, and Personalization

Acne is one of the most prevalent skin conditions that affects both adolescents and adults. This webinar will review the evidence for novel medications and emerging probiotics. As there are many variations in acne, personalization is an important aspect of acne treatment. We will discuss personalization in the context of common skin types, the subtypes of acne, and how this affects the choice of treatment regimens.

The Gut-Skin Axis: Evidence for Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Acne

As probiotics and prebiotics gain in popularity there is a need to review the evidence for their use in inflammatory conditions such as acne. This module will review the current evidence that is available in regards to the gut microbiome and the gut-skin axis in relation to acne.

Naturopathic Approach to Acne

Many patients seek a more natural approach to the treatment of acne. Learn the naturopathic approach to acne from an evidence-based perspective.