Integrative Dermatology Symposium

1st Annual Integrative Dermatology Symposium is organized by Dermveda and will be held from Oct 19 - 21, 2018 at Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Sacramento, California, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is dermatologists, family practice physicians, pediatricians, internists, osteopathic doctors, naturopathic doctors, physician assistants, nurses, acupuncturists, Ayurveda practitioners, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice and Registered Nurses, Licensed Herbalists, Estheticians. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Goal & Purpose:
The first annual Integrative Dermatology Symposium is designed to appeal to practitioners across disciplines and will address emerging trends as well as practical approaches to dermatology as practitioners assess and manage skin conditions and care. It is estimated that nearly one-third of the population is afflicted with a skin disorder. There is great need for best practice sharing and cross-collaboration to support practitioners in the field and improve patient outcomes.

The goal of the Symposium is to improve patient care with regards to dermatology. The event will include educational sessions, clinical content, targeted industry trends, practical takeaways, and best practices related to all aspects of skin care. Experts from around the world in the practices of Western, Naturopathic, Ayurvedic, and Traditional Chinese Medicine will come together for this dermatology conference.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:
• Recall evidence-based standard of care Western treatment approaches to common dermatological diseases such as acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and rosacea
• Recall evidence-based standard of care treatment approaches for hair diseases
• Define how the gut microbiome relates to inflammation and skin diseases
• Describe the mechanism of action of probiotics and prebiotics
• Appraise the evidence for the effects of probiotics and prebiotics on the gut and skin microbiome
• Assess the evidence for the influence of diet on common dermatological conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and rosacea
• Recall the standard of care and new emerging topical therapies for atopic dermatitis
• Evaluate the evidence for the use of biologic-based therapies for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis
• Describes medication and lifestyle-based approaches for moisturizing and hydrating the skin in those with atopic dermatitis and dry skin
• Define the Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches for facial aesthetics including Gua Sha and topical herbs
• Evaluate the role of blue light in skin aging
• Describe the evidence for the use of sunscreens for sun protection and prevention of skin aging and cancer
• Appraise the evidence for the use of cosmeceuticals on skin diseases and skin aging.