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Welcome to module 8 as we balance the art of integrating pharmaceuticals with herbs and supplements!
Drug-Herb Interactions
This session will review common drug-herb interactions and identify drug-herb interactions that are clinically important for dermatologic patients.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- List the categories of drug-herb interactions
- Identify the two most common drug-herb interactions important in dermatology
- Recall herbs that should be stopped prior to surgery
Treat with Synergy
In dermatology, rarely is only one prescription written. Typically, two, three, or even more recommendations are made for a given problem with the idea that each will work together, if not synergistically, then at least additively. We explore these concepts and review the relevant literature in detail.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the concepts of Synergy and Antagonism in dermatology
- Review some of the potential benefits of synergistic therapeutics
- Identify some of the pitfalls and limitations of synergy
Elevate Your Membership: The Extraordinary World of Premium
Join us as we explore key features of the LearnSkin platform and how to optimize the educational content and resources for your professional advancement and patient care. Discover exclusive perks available only to premium members and walk through cases using the new Natural Medicines Database (NMD) integration to elevate and utilize tools to safely implement integrative modalities into your practice. The NMD integration provides the largest database on natural medicine including monographs on botanicals and supplements with information on safety, efficacy, known interactions, side effects and more!
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review key features of the LearnSkin platform and how to optimize your membership
- Discover perks only available to premium members
- Explore the new Natural Medicines Database (NMD) integration
- Walk through cases using the NMD
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. Brennan Dedecker, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto, Ontario, with a clinical focus on integrative dermatology. He holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) degree with an Honors Specialization in Health Promotion from Western University. His background in public health, coupled with a passion for preventative medicine and knowledge translation, inspired his journey into naturopathic medicine.
Dr. Dedecker recently completed a clinical residency program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where he contributed to the creation and delivery of curriculum, supervised students, served as a teaching assistant, and lectured. In addition to his clinical education work at CCNM and his continued involvement in the naturopathic community, Dr. Dedecker is also currently conducting a research project that examines the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of patients presenting with atopic dermatitis at CCNM’s teaching clinic. This cross-sectional audit aims to identify patterns in naturopathic assessment and treatment approaches, with the goal of informing future research and establishing best practices for managing this condition from a naturopathic and evidence-based perspective.
Dr. Dedecker’s long-standing passion for dermatology has been nurtured through his active involvement with LearnSkin, where he began his journey as a student ambassador and has since become a dedicated member of the community. He continues to support LearnSkin initiatives, including the Integrative Dermatology Symposium, and is deeply committed to the organization's mission of bridging conventional and complementary medical approaches in dermatology. As a proud participant in the Dermatology Clinical and Integrative Essentials (DCIE) program, Dr. Dedecker has further refined his clinical expertise and enhanced his clinical acumen, deepening his passion for the field of integrative dermatology.
