Program Description
The skin is the body’s largest organ and first line of protection against infection or damage. The first step in treating skin conditions is understanding the composition of each layer of skin and the role of proteins and lipids in maintaining skin barrier function. Ceramides are 1 of 9 lipids that occur naturally in the epidermis and have an essential role in improving skin hydration. As ceramides are commonly found in over-the-counter moisturizers, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must be knowledgeable about their benefits to properly educate patients and assist them in the selection of skin care products. This first webinar in the curriculum series will provide an overview for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians of the most common types and functions of ceramides produced in the skin. Additionally, recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology will be reviewed for treatment of common skin conditions as well as management with ceramide-containing cleansers and moisturizers.
Target audience: Retail pharmacists and specialty pharmacists
Type of activity: Application
Release date: January 31, 2022
Expiration date: January 31, 2023
Time to complete activity: 1 Hour
Fee: Free
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify the effects of impaired skin barrier, decreased ceramide levels, and the role of the skin microbiome in the pathogenesis of common skin conditions such as eczema, acne, rosacea, and photosensitivity/UV damage
- Analyze the current American Academy of Dermatology recommendations for the management of common skin conditions and the importance of a routine skin care regimen involving the use of over-the-counter products such as cleansing agents and moisturizers that restore skin barrier function
- Examine the clinical data supporting the use of ceramide-containing products and prebiotics/probiotics in the treatment and management of common skin conditions
Timothy D. Gladwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (0.10 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number 0290-0000-22-017-H01-P. The activity is available for CE credit through January 31, 2023.
Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, view the webinar in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.
Disclosures
The following contributors have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose:
Faculty
Timothy D. Gladwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff—Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Liza Patel, PharmD, RPh; Kylie Ferrentino; Susan Pordon; Brianna Winters; and Chloe Taccetta
An anonymous peer reviewer was used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewer has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.
Educational Disclaimer
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