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Course: Thyroid Testing and Related Dermatological Conditions
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Thyroid Testing and Related Dermatological Conditions

When assessing patients for dermatological conditions, naturopathic doctors take the health of the whole person into account as all body systems are connected. This course discusses the dermatological manifestations associated with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Conventional thyroid diagnostic testing markers are reviewed and compared to naturopathic and functional medicine approach to testing and analysis of thyroid marker ranges.

Course: Vitamins A, D, & E and Dermatological Conditions
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DermatologyPremiumNon-CME

Vitamins A, D, & E and Dermatological Conditions

The fat soluble vitamins A, D and E all play a role in the physiology of skin health. Topical vitamin A is most known for acne and aging, whereas vitamin D deficiency is well recognized in eczema and psoriasis. Antioxidant vitamin E boasts only introductory research, but these early results appear promising. Skin is a unique organ when considering interventions as treatments can be used both topically and internally. This article pulls together the latest research on Vitamins A, D, and E to help integrative practitioners looking to use oral or topical forms of these vitamins to help with various skin conditions.

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