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Welcome to Week 14 as we review botanicals and herbs for acne!
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Welcome to Week 14 as we review botanicals and herbs for acne!
This lecture will review the evidence behind the use of botanicals and supplements in the treatment of acne.
This lecture will explore integrative management of PCOS, including nutrition, exercise, medications, and botanicals/supplements to restore ovulatory function and improve symptoms of hyperandrogenism such as hirsuitism and acne.
1.Define PCOS diagnostic criteria
2.Review conventional treatments for PCOS
3.Discuss evidence for lifestyle interventions for PCOS, including nutrition and exercise
4.Examine evidence for botanicals and supplements in the treatment of PCOS
This lecture will review the Ayurvedic approach and concepts in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of acne.
This lecture will discuss the integrative toolkit in more detail and discuss how to approach integrative therapies with the most commonly used pharmaceutical agents.
Isotretinoin is one of the most profound medications used for acne therapy. We explore how different dosing regimens and cumulative dose targets may alter its success. This lecture will also explore the evidence behind the use of supplements along with isotretinoin therapy.
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