Acne in Clinical Practice: Treatment Approaches for the Interprofessional Healthcare Team Live
Target Audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physicians, Physician Assistants
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Course Overview
Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder that is associated with significant physical and psychosocial consequences. Many view acne as a self-limited condition of adolescence, but this condition frequently continues into adulthood and can result in permanent issues, including scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The effective management of acne requires an accurate assessment of disease severity, recognition of its risk factors, and selection of evidence-based therapies tailored to patient characteristics and preferences. This continuing education activity will review the epidemiology and etiology of acne, as well as its clinical presentation, diagnosis, and patient-centered management strategies. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options will be discussed, with a focus on the role of combination therapy, appropriate escalation of care, and long-term control. This activity also addresses counseling considerations and interprofessional collaboration to optimize adherence, minimize complications, and improve patient-reported outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of acne
- Identify common medications and dosage forms used in the treatment of acne
- Recall the roles of the healthcare team in managing acne
Faculty
I. Introduction
II. Epidemiology
III. Etiology and Pathophysiology
A. Sebum Overproduction and Hormonal Influences
B. Abnormal Follicular Keratinization
C. Cutibacterium acnes Colonization
D. Inflammation and Immune Activation
E. Environmental, Lifestyle, and Dietary Factors
F. Genetic Influences
IV. Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation, and Assessment of Acne Vulgaris
A. Diagnostic Approach
B. Clinical Presentation
C. Anatomic Distribution
D. Diagnostic and Assessment Considerations
E. Severity Assessment
F. Psychosocial Assessment
G. Differential Diagnosis
H. Drug-Induced Acne
V. Management of Acne Vulgaris
A. Treatment Goals and Desired Outcomes
B. General Approach to Therapy
C. Induction and Maintenance Strategies
D. Topical and Systemic Therapy
E. Oral Isotretinoin: Safety and Monitoring Considerations
VI. Stepwise Treatment Approach to Acne Vulgaris
VII. Cost and Access Considerations in Acne Management
VIII. Patient Education and Counseling
IX. Shared Decision-Making in Acne Management
X. Interprofessional Roles in Acne Management
XI. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Acne Management6
XII. Summary
Participants are required to:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
- Attend and participate in the live webinar
- Complete an evaluation
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ACPE 60 Day Course Submission Deadline
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in planning, developing, and/or authoring this activity: L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP; Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS; and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. None of the individuals involved in developing this activity has a conflict of interest or financial relationships related to the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosure
The information provided in this course is general in nature, and it is designed solely to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant’s professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals must consult their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization for guidelines, protocols, and procedures to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures, but is for academic purposes only, and this course’s limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses is constantly changing. Any person taking this course understands that such a person must make an independent review of medication information before any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only, and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course or course material.
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