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What You'll Learn
Learn about pain and itch pathways, treatment approaches, non-pharmacologic strategies, and the role of acupuncture in managing these sensations.
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians and non-clinicians involved in the care of patients within dermatology.
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Your CE Source ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational programs. In accordance with this policy, Your CE Source identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity. Conflicts are resolved by Your CE Source to ensure that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a continuing education activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Your CE Source is committed to providing its learners with high-quality activities that promote improvements or quality in health care and not the business interest of a commercial interest.
The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:
| Name of Faculty | Reported Financial Relationship |
|---|---|
Peter Lio | Grants/Research Support Investigator - AO Biome, AbbVie, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - Almirall, ASLAN, UCB, Dermavant, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Pfizer, LEO, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Micreos,L'Oreal, Pierre-Fabre, Johnson & Johnson, Level Ex, Unilever, Menlo Therapeutics, Theraplex, IntraDerm, Exeltis,AOBiome, Realm Therapeutics, Altus Labs, Galderma, Verrica, Arbonne, Amyris, Bodewell, Burt's Bees, My-Or Diagnostics,and Kimberly-Clark Speakers Bureau - Pfizer, Regeneron/Sanofi Genzyme, Galderma, Lilly, LEO Ownership Interest / Stock Holder Royalty Patent holder/Royalties - Theraplex AIM OTC moisturizer Other Board Member - National Eczema Association |
Apple Bodemer | No financial relationships to disclose |
Raja Sivamani | Grants/Research Support - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Abbvie, Physicians Exclusive, Sytheon, Type A Deodorant Consulting Fees (e.g. Advisory Board) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Burt's Bees, Arbonne Ownership Interest / Stock Holder LearnHealth - Spouse |
The content managers reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this activity:
| Name of Content Manager | Reported Financial Relationship |
|---|---|
Venita Sivamani, Planner | LearnHealth founder and shareholder |
Planners at Your CE Source | No financial relationships to disclose |
All other faculty, planner and/or content managers have nothing to disclose nor do they have any vested interests or affiliations. All conflicts of interest have been resolved.
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Your CE Source and LearnHealth. Your CE Source is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Your CE Source designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Welcome to module 6 as we present new approaches for managing pain and itch!
Pathophysiology of Pain and Itch
This session explores the neurobiology, pathophysiology, and relevant clinical data on the closely-related sensations of pain and itch.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the key pathways for pain and itch
- Outline some of the similarities between pain and itch sensation pathways
- Identify some key mediators that may be amenable to therapeutic approaches in pain and itch
Therapeutics of Pain and Itch
In this lecture, we take a deep exploration into the scientific and clinical literature around pain and itch treatment approaches.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review approaches to modeling pain and discomfort
- Appraise clinical studies on pain and itch therapies
- Illustrate techniques, supplements, and approaches that may improve pain and/or itch
Non-Pharmacologic Approaches to Pain and Itch
This lecture reviews non-pharmacologic approaches to cutaneous pain and itch, including mind body approaches as well as physical approaches.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the role skin hydration plays in sensation of itch
- Recall mind body techniques that are useful in management of pain and itch
- Explain the general mechanisms for itch reduction with phototherapy
Acupuncture for Pain and Itch
This session offers a brief overview of the history of acupuncture and a more detailed review of the literature for its use in conventional medicine.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Name some of the biophysical theories of acupuncture
- Examine some of the potential roadblocks to using or recommending acupuncture
- Distinguish some conditions that have positive evidence for acupuncture or acupressure
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Pathophysiology of Pain and Itch
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Acupuncture for Pain and Itch
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Post-Quiz
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