INTEGRATIVE DERMATOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

FEATURED
SPEAKERS

Raja Sivamani,

MD MS AP

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.

IDS 2023 Sessions

Nutrition and Its Impact on Inflammatory Diseases - 0.5 CME Credits Day One: Friday, October 27, 2023 |10:00 AM - 10:45 AM PDT:

This session will highlight the clinical evidence for the gut and skin benefits of including certain foods in the diet. This session will also feature a chef demonstrating several recipes incorporating these foods during the presentation.

Learning Objectives:
- Participants will identify the clinical evidence for the inclusion of healthy foods into a diet and how this impacts skin conditions like acne or hidradenitis suppurativa.
- Participants will diagram recipes that can be utilized to create practical and great testing options to include healthy foods into the diet.Speaker

Type 2 Inflammation in Itch and Prurigo Nodularis: Integrating Biologics and Beyond - 0.5 CME Credits Day Two: Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM PDT:

The role of type 2 inflammation in the pathogenesis of itch, atopic dermatitis, and prurigo nodularis has become a focus of new emerging therapies in the area. The role of type 2 inflammation and the approaches to treatment from an integrative perspective will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will diagram the pathophysiology of type 2 inflammatory pathways. 2. Participants will identify how type 2 inflammation drives conditions like itch, atopic dermatitis, and prurigo nodularis.
3. Participants will evaluate the clinical evidence for the use of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and supplements in controlling type 2 inflammation.Speaker

Gut Health & Microbiome Panel - 1.0 CME Credits Day Two: Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PDT:

This panel will explore several cases where the role of gut testing and management will be considered. The practical use of gut microbiome testing will be discussed in the context of clinical case discussions. The role of short chain fatty acids will be explored in relation to inflammatory skin diseases.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will examine the utility of functional testing of the gut, including gut microbiome testing in the context of dermatology cases.
2. Participants will apply gut health management as part of an integrative approach to managing dermatological conditions.
3. Participants will evaluate the clinical evidence for the use of nutrition and dietary supplements to support gut health and production of short chain fatty acids.Moderator

Acne & Rosacea Panel - 1.0 CME Credits Day Three: Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 12:20 PM - 1:20 PM PDT:

This panel will focus on clinical cases of acne and rosacea and discuss how interdisciplinary teams may collaborate to develop integrative treatment protocols.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will evaluate clinical cases of acne and rosacea and identify how nutrition based conversations may be approached with the patient.
2. Participants will identify how pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements may be utilized synergistically.
3. Participants will recall the role of short chain fatty acids in acne.Moderator

IET 2023 Sessions

Integrative Approach to Hyperpigmentation Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PDT:

Facial hyperpigmentation is triggered by several causes. A practical approach to the treatment of facial hyperpigmentation will be discussed. The different causes for hyperpigmentation will be diagrammed and the lecture will highlight how to take an integrative and synergistic approach when treating facial hyperpigmentation.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to describe the different causes for facial hyperpigmentation.
2. Participants will be able to discuss different tyrosinase inhibitors and differentiate from other mechanistic approaches to reduce hyperpigmentation.
3. Participants will be able to utilize a synergistic approach in the treatment of facial hyperpigmentation.Speaker

Topical Vitamins and Stem Cells Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM PDT:

This lecture will provide an overview of the different topical uses for vitamins and their effects in affecting skin health. The science behind the use of stem cells and stem cell extracts will be discussed in relation to skin related uses.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to identify the different forms of vitamin C and vitamin E.
2. Participants will be able to differentiate the role of vitamins in the treatment of redness and pigmentation.
3. Participants will be able to describe the different forms of stem cells used in topical skin care.Speaker