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Welcome to module 11 as we begin building our integrative dermatology toolkit!
Overview of Atopic Dermatitis
This lecture offers an overview of atopic dermatitis, both historically and with modern updates in pathophysiology and therapeutics.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the key features of Atopic Dermatitis from a pathophysiologic perspective
- Outline the changes in disease understanding over the past several hundred years
- Identify some of the areas that are still poorly understood
Food, Diet, and Atopic Dermatitis
This course will review the role that food allergies and sensitivities play in atopic dermatitis as well as cover diets that have potential therapeutic benefit in atopic dermatitis.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between food allergy and food sensitivity
- Explain an elimination diet
- Review the most allergenic foods
Botanicals and Supplements for AD
There is growing interest in the use of botanical and supplement based approaches for skin care. This session will review some of the emerging supplements and botanicals and discuss their evidence.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the mechanism of action and evidence for the use of L-histidine
- Recall the probiotics that have evidence for use in atopic dermatitis
- Describe how herbs and supplements can be incorporated into a treatment plan
Psyche in AD
Beyond the basic pathophysiology lies a rich and complex world of the mind-body connection in AD. We will examine the literature and review the key findings and their implications for clinical practice.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the role of psycho-behavioral medicine in AD
- Outline some of the potential benefits of applying this approach
- Identify some of the pitfalls and limitations of this approach
AD: The Ayurvedic Approach
This lecture explores the Ayurvedic view on atopic dermatitis. By assessing the dominant doshas that are out of balance, we can apply treatment approaches to correct the imbalances.
Learning objectives:
- Describe the Ayurvedic imbalances associated with atopic dermatitis
- Discuss the treatment approaches to counter the typical imbalances in atopic dermatitis
Integrative Approach to AD
An exploration of using conventional therapy along with approaches from many other traditions, including TCM, herbology, and natural approaches.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the potential difficulties with integrating multiple forms of therapies
- Outline some of the potential benefits of integrative therapeutics
- Identify some of the pitfalls and limitations and knowledge gaps
TCM and AD
In this course, you will learn about the differences between TCM and western approaches to AD. How herbal medicines are formulated will be discussed along with what can be expected when working with a TCM practitioner through case review.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate TCM from the Western Medicine approach to dermatological issues
- Assess a basic understanding of how herbal ingredients and dosages are determined
- Distinguish what patients can expect if they see a TCM practitioner
Faculty
After finishing Medical School and Dermatology Residency at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Bodemer completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She was the first Dermatologist to be board certified in both Dermatology and Integrative Medicine and currently is the only Dermatologist to serve on the Integrative Medicine Board. She has authored academic texts and curriculum and has spoken widely on a variety of topics related to Integrative Dermatology. She has always been drawn to exploring how lifestyle choices impact skin health and disease and feels that the most powerful role a physician can play is as an educator and guide, empowering people to get healthy and stay healthy.
Dr. Peter Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. Dr. Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center and has spoken nationally and internationally about atopic dermatitis, as well as alternative medicine.
Dr. Raja Sivamani is a board-certified dermatologist and practices as an integrative dermatologist at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California, Davis and Director of Clinical Research and the Clinical Trials Unit.He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the California State University, Sacramento and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at California Northstate University, College of Medicine.He engages in clinical practice as well as both clinical and translational research that integrates bioengineering, nutrition, cosmetics, and skin biology. With training in both Allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine, he takes an integrative approach to his patients and in his research.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research manuscripts, 10 textbook chapters, and a textbook entitled Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, 3rd Edition with a passion for expanding the evidence and boundaries of integrative medicine for skin care.
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, completed an additional diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology and is a NCCAOM board licensed Illinois acupuncturist. She is the owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions and treats dermatology patients in office and via video conference using only herbal medicine. Outside of the office, Olivia serves as a Board Member for the American Society of Acupuncturists and as faculty for the Chicago Eczema Support Center.
