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  1. Naturopathic Approach to Herpes Simplex Virus
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    Naturopathic Approach to Herpes Simplex Virus
    Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a ubiquitous and troublesome skin condition. It is characterized by blistering sores that eventually burst and leave a painful, ulcerated base. There is no known cure and herpes often reoccurs throughout a person’s life. Although oral antiviral medications are generally well-tolerated and convenient, some patients prefer a more holistic, immune-supportive approach to treat and prevent flares. This course discusses naturopathic remedies for both the prevention and treatment of HSV.

  2. 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.

  3. Naturopathic Approaches to Treating Psoriasis
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    Naturopathic Approaches to Treating Psoriasis
    Psoriasis is a complex chronic systemic-inflammatory disease resulting from genetic, epigenetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. A growing number of psoriatic individuals are turning to more natural treatment options because of the potential risk for adverse effects associated with conventional treatments.

  4. The Role of Filaggrin and L-Histidine in Eczema
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    The Role of Filaggrin and L-Histidine in Eczema
    While there are many different risk factors for developing atopic dermatitis (AD), filaggrin is one of the central players in the pathogenesis and severity of the disease. Filaggrin is a protein found in the epidermis critical to the formation of corneocytes and maintaining the epidermal barrier. While filaggrin gene (FLG) mutations are often the cause of reduced filaggrin, deficient levels of filaggrin are also found in AD patients without any FLG mutations.

  5. Signs of Psychological Anxiety in Nails
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    Signs of Psychological Anxiety in Nails
    Nails tell a lot of about your health. Biting nails, and poor nail health can relate to poor pscuchological health.

  6. Potential Treatments for Psoriasis: Herbs That Target Th17/IL-17
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    Potential Treatments for Psoriasis: Herbs That Target Th17/IL-17
    Psoriasis is a Th17 T-cell mediated disease where inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-23 and IL-17, play a central role. Research is showing that herbs can offer help in the treatment of Th17-mediated diseases by both downregulating the production of inflammatory Th17 T cells as well as by upregulating immunomodulatory T regulatory (Treg) cells.

  7. The Application of Naturopathic Medicine to Aesthetic Dermatology
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    The Application of Naturopathic Medicine to Aesthetic Dermatology
    Naturopathic aesthetics incorporates the application of naturopathic medicine approaches and therapies to improving skin health and beauty. A key aspect of this approach includes the incorporation of ‘whole-body’ skincare (i.e. going beyond just topical treatments).

  8. Botanical Herbs for Lightening Skin
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    Botanical Herbs for Lightening Skin
    Hyperpigmentation is a problem that affects a wide variety of people including women and people with skin of color. The most common hyperpigmentation disorders include solar lentigo, melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

  9. What is Wash-On Sunscreen?
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    What is Wash-On Sunscreen?
    What is wash on sunscreen? Learn about how topical sunscreen application might be replaced with sunscreen you can wash on in the shower.

  10. The mTOR Pathway and Acne: Linking Nutrition to Biochemistry
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    The mTOR Pathway and Acne: Linking Nutrition to Biochemistry
    The pathogenesis of acne is multifactorial including a wide array of genetic and environmental factors. It is a disease found primarily in Western societies whose diets are high in dairy, sugar, and refined grains. Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a pathway that has shown a strong role in the pathogenesis of acne, and research is showing the connection between a Western diet, mTOR and acne.

  11. SIBO Testing for Dermatological Conditions
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    SIBO Testing for Dermatological Conditions
    Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a commonly under-diagnosed condition where there is an increase in amount of bacteria in the small intestine (either pathogenic or commensal), where colonization should normally be low.

  12. Insulin Resistance Testing for Dermatological Conditions
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    Insulin Resistance Testing for Dermatological Conditions
    Research is showing that dermatological conditions (such as acanthosis nigricans, acne, psoriasis, and may more) are connected with insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and obesity. This article explains the difference between insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and reviews different clinical tests that can be used to determine each condition. The relevance to dermatological conditions is explained by looking at the pathophysiology of insulin’s effect on the skin for each condition.

  13. Wrinkle Reducing Lasers: Ablative vs. Nonablative Lasers
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    Wrinkle Reducing Lasers: Ablative vs. Nonablative Lasers
    A great treatment for treating wrinkles can be lasers. Wrinkle reducing lasers can be ablative and nonablative. Find out more at LearnSkin.

  14. Naturopathic Approach to Atopic Dermatitis
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    Naturopathic Approach to Atopic Dermatitis
    Naturopathic doctors (NDs) treat the whole person, meaning they will assess how other body systems (such as intestinal health and mental health for example) impact skin health. Naturopathic interventions incorporate a wide array of modalities including lifestyle modifications, nutrition, botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, and other complementary modalities.

  15. The Gut Skin Connection: Using Functional Medicine Gut Tests to Treat Eczema & Acne
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    The Gut Skin Connection: Using Functional Medicine Gut Tests to Treat Eczema & Acne
    Learn about how you can use functional medicine testing to help crack your toughest dermatology cases. Case studies are discussed to show how organic acid tests and stool tests can reveal the underlying root cause of acne and eczema and help you clear your patients!

  16. Recipes and Pearls for Field Therapy of Actinic Keratoses
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    Recipes and Pearls for Field Therapy of Actinic Keratoses
    Actinic keratoses have many treatment options, and this activity will discuss emerging data for field treatment of actinic keratoses. Treatment options will be summarized and reviewed in the context of clinical care. 

  17. Stress: Everything About Skin Cancer We Were Never Taught in Residency
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    Stress: Everything About Skin Cancer We Were Never Taught in Residency
    Stress is unavoidable, and at some point, everyone experiences some degree of stress. In fact, upwards of 80% of doctor's visits are for stress-related ailments. Skin cancer is no exception. Whether stress is real or perceived, it can have significant skin health consequences, including suppression of the immune system, increased susceptibility to skin cancer, and impairment of the ability to recover from skin cancer treatment.

  18. High Dose vs. Low Dose Isotretinoin
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    High Dose vs. Low Dose Isotretinoin
    Isotretinoin (accutane) is a common treatment for acne. However, there is some debate about its most effective dosage.

  19. Evidence for the Use of Topical Antioxidants and Enzymes for Sun Protection
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    Evidence for the Use of Topical Antioxidants and Enzymes for Sun Protection
    Various antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, ferulic acid, green/ white tea extracts as well as enzymes have been found to exhibit photoprotective effects, which may help prevent photoaging and skin cancer. This activity will explore various studies that provide evidence for the beneficial effects of different antioxidants and enzymes that may be useful adjuncts to standard sun protective measures.

  20. UVA and Blue Light Protection
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    UVA and Blue Light Protection
    SPF is not the full story in sunscreens. Learn about the other important parts of sunlight including ultraviolet A and blue light protection.

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