Restoring the Foundation: A Holistic Approach to Atopic Dermatitis Management in Diverse Populations with Ceramide-Based Skincare

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Mainpro+

15 min

Dermatology

0.25 Credits

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Course Description

Atopic dermatitis affects up to 10% of adults globally, with higher prevalence and severity among people with skin of colour. This is a critical consideration for Canada’s diverse patient population. Yet, many patients remain symptomatic despite topical prescription therapy, often due to suboptimal foundational skincare rather than inadequate pharmacotherapy. This case-based program equips primary care clinicians with practical strategies to optimize AD management through evidence-based adjunctive skincare, emphasizing the role of ceramide-containing formulations in restoring skin barrier function across diverse skin types.

Course Features: 

– 1 downloadable resource.  

Content Covered: 

Module: Restoring the Foundation: A Holistic Approach to Atopic Dermatitis Management in Diverse Populations with Ceramide-Based Skincare. 

This program has received financial support from L’Oréal in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2027-03-25

Professions: Physician, Nursing, Allied Health

Faculty

  • Sandy Skotnicki, MD, FRCPC
  • Naomi Pliamm, MD, CCFP
  • Elissa Weinberg, MD, CCFP, FCFP, MSCP

Accreditation

This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Quebec College of Family Physicians, a continuing professional development accrediting organization recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec and has been approved for up to 0.25 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credit(s).

CERT+ Session ID: 303233-001

Learning Objective(s)

Upon successful completion of this continuing education activity, you will be better able to:

  • Explain the multifactorial pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD), emphasizing the critical role of skin barrier dysfunction and how essential ceramides contribute to skin barrier integrity.
  • Evaluate the clinical evidence supporting the efficacy of ceramide-containing formulations as adjunctive therapy in improving skin barrier function and optimizing outcomes in patients with AD.
  • Formulate practical recommendations for primary care clinicians to effectively counsel patients with AD on appropriate, consistent use of ceramide-based skincare, considering diverse skin types and cultural practices.