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Course: Challenges and Solutions for Treating Prurigo Nodularis Itch and Inflammation
Challenges and Solutions for Treating Prurigo Nodularis Itch and Inflammation
Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic itchy skin condition that significantly impairs quality of life. This lecture will review the current psychological and physical burden of uncontrolled itch and PN and review the evidence for the use of topical and systemic therapies. A Q&A session is included in this discussion with Dr. Raja Sivamani and guest speaker Dr. Adam Friedman.

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Raja Sivamani
MD MS AP

Dr. Raja Sivamani is a board-certified dermatologist and practices as an integrative dermatologist at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of Clinical Research and the Clinical Trials Unit.He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State University, Sacramento and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at California Northstate University, College of Medicine.He engages in clinical practice as well as both clinical and translational research that integrates bioengineering, nutrition, cosmetics, and skin biology. With training in both Allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, he takes an integrative approach to his patients and in his research.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, 10 textbook chapters, and a textbook entitled Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd Edition with a passion for expanding the evidence and boundaries of integrative medicine for skin care.

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