Delve into dermatology diseases with new approaches from conventional to complementary care.
Explore a broad spectrum of dermatological conditions and topics to enhance your practice.
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The oils derived from plants have been used for thousands of years among various forms of medicine and for skin based therapies. This session will dive into the science of plant based oils and the research behind their use in various skin issues and conditions.
Learn how you can successfully utilize nutrition, herbs, and supplements as an adjunct or standalone therapy for various dermatological conditions. Cases are presented and discussed to provide examples of how to approach and communicate with your patients about nutrition, herbs, and supplements and how they can be used to support the overall health of your patients.
Gluten free diets are trendy but they may benefit your skin too. Learn about the evidence behind when a gluten free diet may or may not benefit your skin.
How does dairy and chocolate impact acne? Read about the evidence behind diet and acne.
This activity will describe the different stages of the hair cycle, differentiate the mechanisms by which supplements may support the hair cycle, and recall the evidence for the use of minerals, herbs, and supplements for hair regrowth.
This article will outline the current evidence for the use of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics for the treatment of acne. While there is an emphasis on clinical studies in this article, some in vitro studies are mentioned to give background information and mechanistic explanations on the supplements discussed.
The nail is an extension of the skin and can provide clues to systemic health and wellness. This article highlights a few common nail disorders and the evidence for treating them outside of the pharmaceutical realm. Is biotin all that it is cracked up to be, and should you try tea tree oil for nail fungus?
This comprehensive series offers an in-depth review of the evidence for nutrition, herbs, and supplements to address dermatological conditions including their influence on the microbiome and a discussion of the Gut-Skin-Axis. Topics range from acne and hair care, to nail health and anti-aging, and even discussions around peptide therapy, polyphenols, and amino acids for dermatology.
This article will outline what IV nutritional therapy is, why it might be a desired treatment option, and the current evidence for the use IV nutritional therapy in dermatology. This article will also go over contraindications to IV nutritional therapy and the proper assessments that should be done prior to treatment.
This article will outline the current evidence for the use of nutritive and adaptogenic herbs for the support and treatment of various dermatological manifestations. The article will break down common skin conditions with an emphasis on herbal treatment, as well as diet and lifestyle considerations.
Discover the role of weight loss and different nutritionally based approaches for the treatment of psoriasis.
