Many of the skin conditions presenting in clinics nowadays are increasingly related to some form of damaged or compromised skin barrier, and must be dealt with as a priority to secondary conditions. The skins principal role is the formation of the skin barrier defence systems and all of these functions and defence systems are interdependent on each other. In order to undertake an effective skin barrier repair program, we must understand how the skin barrier works.

This course introduces the principals and methodology of thinking that is corneotherapy: a remedial skin treatment methodology with its core principle being the repair and maintenance of the important skin barrier defence systems. There have been significant milestones in our understanding of the skin over the past decade, and it is important that as skin care professionals, we keep abreast of this knowledge. Our base knowledge of the keratinocyte life cycle has changed significantly over the last decade, and in this course, we will share our new understanding of the stratum corneum and barrier defense systems.

What we once called hyperkeratinization is now known to be caused by faulty or poor corneocyte compaction processes, and this understanding changes the way we will treat this skin condition; we must treat the causes, not just the symptoms for an optimal outcome.
By understanding the compaction process of the keratinocyte and understanding the intricate pathway and formation of the essential lipids, we are now able to fully appreciate more about the skin that presents with a damaged or compromised skin barrier. By learning more about how the skin has become compromised, we are able to prevent disorders and improve it. 

This course explores both the epidermal and dermal cells & systems, providing the learner with a full review of the physical, biochemical and biological systems including:

•  Learn to understand of how various skin conditions manifest due to system malfunction or failure
•  That the dermis is a complex part of the skin that provides structure, strength, nutrient supply and waste disposal systems
•  The importance of the Fibroblast cell
•  A review of the five layers of the epidermis and seven components of the dermis

Typical completion time: 2 hours, 50 minutes.  This micro-credential is awarded 3 CPD points or 3.3 CE's

This educational activity has also been approved for 4.0 CEs by NCEA Commission on Accreditation. 
Learning Objectives:
After completion of this online course, the skin care professional will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a full understanding of the epidermal lines of skin barrier defence.
2. Identify how barrier disorders affect the innate and adaptive immune systems and stimulate a  
     continuing inflammatory responses.
3. Explain What causes common keratolytic skin conditions and disorders and have a better  
     understanding of contraindicated treatments and home care practice.
4. Demonstrate competency of course material.
 

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