CE: The Role of Ceramides in Restoring and Maintaining Skin Barrier Function in the Treatment and Prevention of Common Dermatologic Conditions
This activity is supported by an educational grant from CeraVe.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from CeraVe.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Pharmacists
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Explore the function of the skin barrier and what factors may disrupt it
- Examine the effect of decreased ceramide levels in the pathogenesis of common skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, and photosensitivity/UV damage, and the clinical data supporting the use of ceramide-containing cleansers and moisturizers in their treatment and management
- Analyze the current American Academy of Dermatology recommendations for the treatment and management of common skin conditions, including routine skin care regimens involving the use of cleansers and moisturizers that restore skin barrier function
- Illustrate the role of the pharmacist in educating patients about common skin conditions and the role of ceramides as well as in making clinical recommendations that may augment outcomes in patients with these skin conditions
Pharmacy Technicians
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the function of the skin barrier and what factors may disrupt it
- Discuss common skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, and photosensitivity/UV damage, and the effect of decreased ceramide levels in these skin conditions
- Recognize the use of ceramide-containing routine skin care regimens involving cleansers and moisturizers that restore skin barrier function that are used in the treatment and management of common skin conditions
- Review the role of the pharmacy technician in supporting the pharmacist by referring patients who would benefit from education and recommendations that may improve outcomes in patients with these skin conditions
FACULTY
Kathleen Kenny, PharmD, RPh
Chief Executive Officer, Med Ink Exec, LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado
TARGET AUDIENCE: Community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
ACTIVITY TYPE: Application for pharmacists; Knowledge for pharmacy technicians
RELEASE DATE: December 21, 2020
EXPIRATION DATE: January 15, 2022
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 2.0 hours
FEE: This lesson is offered for free at www.pharmacytimes.org.
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