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Welcome to module 18 as we synthesize an integrative approach to rosacea!
The Microbiome in Rosacea
The microbiome, both skin and gut, may play a bigger role than previously suspected in rosacea. We review the literature and discuss the clinical implications of the findings.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between the gut microbiome and rosacea
- Outline some potential diagnostic considerations
- Identify some of the potential therapeutic implications of this connection
Ayurvedic Approach to Rosacea
This lecture will review the Ayurvedic approach to rosacea and the common approaches to treatment. The Ayurvedic approach will be correlated with evidence from clinical studies. After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the Ayurvedic imbalances associated with rosacea
- Discuss the treatment approaches to counter the typical imbalances in rosacea
Practical Integration with Pharmaceuticals for Rosacea
This session will review integrative approaches that can augment standard pharmaceutical treatments of rosacea.
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review classes of pharmaceuticals and how to build an integrative approach for treating rosacea
- Integrative toolkit review for rosacea
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.
