Course offering number:0808-703
Course ID:
2217
Skin Inflammation – Reasons, Prevention, Treatment and Testing
Pre-recorded Course
AN ON-DEMAND ONLINE TRAINING FORMAT
Who Should Attend
Professional individuals who work in the following areas will benefit from this online training:
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Topically applied product development in Pharmaceutics, Cosmetics and Personal care
- Dermatology community and related industries
- Professionals in hospitals that work on topical chemicals exposure
- Professionals in regulatory institutions that work on dermal exposure
Description
Emerging research on inflammation in general and in the skin in particular links it to premature aging and aging associated diseases such as cancer and xerosis. When the skin is inflamed its barrier function is compromised.
It is red, swollen, warm and painful. The pharmaceutical and personal care industries are investing in finding better ways to prevent and address skin inflammation. The objective of this 90-minute accredited online course is to identify the current knowledge on this topic and point at possible available resolution and testing options.
Module 1:
Definitions, types and symptoms:
- Inflammation vs. irritation
- Inflammatory allergic reaction
Triggers for inflammation:
- Genetic and immune related
- Contact, drug or chemical
- UV exposure
Module 2:
Major biochemical paths:
- Inflammation vs. irritation
- Inflammatory allergic reaction
Triggers for inflammation:
- Atopic dermatitis, Psoriasis
- Acne, Rosacea, Pain Relief
Module 3:
Topical anti-inflammatories:
- Corticosteroids & Non steroidal
- Natural and cosmetic remedies
Testing protocols:
- In vivo
- In vitro skin irritation study
- Development of in vitro sensitization-
from animals to markers