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Hair Loss and Skin Care
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What You'll Learn
In this course you will learn about different types of hair loss commonly encountered in the primary care setting and their treatments.
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Hair Loss
Hair loss, which can be caused by various disorders, can be distressing for patients and difficult to treat. In this course you will learn about different types of hair loss commonly encountered in the primary care setting and their treatments.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe common hair loss disorders such as alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and traction alopecia
- List conventional and integrative treatments for various hair loss disorders
OTC Skin Care Products
The skin care product market is a multibillion dollar industry. Patients often present to healthcare practitioners inquiring about skin care products and regimens. In this course you will learn about different skin care products and cosmeceuticals you can recommend to your patients.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- List common cosmeceuticals
- Describe various skin products for different indications (anti-aging, moisture, hygiene) and skin types
- List common brands of over the counter skin care products to recommend to patients
TCM Approach to Skin Care
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete and unique medical system that has been used for thousands of years. TCM and acupuncture are widely used for the treatment of skin diseases throughout Asia, and there is growing usage in the United States. Therapies are personalized for each patient based upon the proper identification of the disease pattern underlying the condition. This course offers an introduction to TCM dermatology, including TCM dermatology approach to diagnosis and treatment, basic understanding of how herbal medicine is delivered orally and topically, as well as exploration of basic science and clinical trials of TCM in dermatology. We will review Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatments of psoriasis, acne, and atopic eczema. We will also discuss good candidates for TCM treatment.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Diagram basic concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Summarize how herbal medicine and acupuncture are provided
- Inventory mechanisms of acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment
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Hair Loss
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