Facial Dermatitis and Rosacea
Joseph F. Fowler, Jr, MD*
Clinical Professor of Dermatology
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Skin Disease Education Foundation Director
Medical Dermatology
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Abstract
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder associated with flushing, erythema, dryness, burning and stinging, and inflammatory papules and pustules. New treatments available or in development target the inflammatory and erythematous components of the disease. These agents include the selective α2 receptor agonist brimonidine, the topical agents ivermectin cream 1% and azelaic acid foam 15%, and use of tetracyclinetype antibiotics, which affect the cathelicidin pathway. Semin Cutan Med Surg 35(supp6):S107-S109 © 2016 published by Frontline Medical Communications
Keywords
Azelaic acid; brimonidine; cathelicidin; ivermectin; rosacea
Rosacea is a common, chronic skin disorder associated with manifestations such as flushing, erythema, dryness, burning and stinging, and inflammatory papules and pustules.1 Although the pathophysiology of rosacea is not well understood, chronic inflammation and vascular changes are believed to be central to the disease process.2 Evidence also suggests that a family of antimicrobial peptides called cathelicidins contributes to the pathogenesis of rosacea. New therapies provide additional options for the treatment of patients with these inflammatory conditions. These treatments target the inflammatory, erythematous, and/or antimicrobial components of the disease.
Highlights of Skin Disease Education Foundation’s 40th Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar
This supplement is intended for dermatologists, family practitioners, internists, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and other clinicians who practice medical dermatology or aesthetic medicine.
Supported by educational grants from:
AbbVie Inc., Bayer Healthcare, Merz Pharma North America Inc.,
and Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
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Release Date: June 2016
Expiration Date: June 30, 2017
Estimated time to complete this activity: Up to 2.33 hours
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Participants should read the CE information below, review the activity in its entirety, and complete the online post-test and evaluation. Upon completing this activity as designed and achieving a passing score on the post-test, you will be directed to a Web page that will allow you to receive your certificate of credit via e-mail or you may print it out at that time.
Educational Needs
Research continues to expand our understanding of the pathophysiology and management of skin diseases and age-related skin damage. Based on this evidence, new pharmacologic agents and medical devices continue to be developed, researched, and approved for use in the United States. New evidence and therapies have been developed for acne vulgaris, rosacea, psoriasis, onychomycosis/tinea, and facial rejuvenation. Clinicians need to understand the safety and efficacy of these new therapies in specific patient types.
Acne vulgaris affects 40 to 50 million people in the United States, with a prevalence as high as 85% in teenagers. A wide range of effective treatment strategies are now available to manage acne vulgaris, and new agents continue to be developed, offering an enhanced range of options. Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease for which a variety of agents, including several tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, are approved for treatment. Recently, the use of TNF inhibitors for pediatric psoriasis has been investigated, and new biosimilar agents are in late stages of development for psoriasis. Clinicians may be reluctant to use TNF inhibitors in children with psoriasis and do not yet have clinical experience with biosimilar agents.
Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition affecting the face, affecting approximately 14 million Americans. No cure exists for rosacea, but health care professionals have several options to treat the symptoms, including new agents to treat facial erythema and inflammation. The use of these agents requires an understanding of their safety and use in combination therapy. Onychomycosis and tinea pedis are common fungal infections affecting the nails and feet, respectively. Newly approved topical agents for onychomycosis and tinea have demonstrated high cure rates in clinical studies.
Among the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States are the use of botulinum toxin A, soft tissue fillers, and laser treatments. In the last decade, a multitude of new products and devices have been developed for these indications, including new soft tissue fillers and novel laser technologies. The increased availability of options also increases the challenge of selecting the most appropriate agent or combination of agents for each patien
Learning Objectives
By reading and studying this supplement, participants should be better able to:
- Integrate into daily practice evidence-based recommendations on new and emerging therapies for common and uncommon dermatologic diseases
- Implement updated strategies for managing acne, rosacea, and psoriasis
- Discuss the use of biologic agents in the treatment of adult and pediatric psoriasis
- Review the status of biosimilars for use in dermatology
- Incorporate the recent advances in the treatment of acne vulgaris
- Discuss the safety, efficacy, and dosing of antibiotics for acne vulgaris
- Analyze emerging treatments for tinea and onychomycosis
- Identify the considerations in the selection of appropriate filler agents for treating different areas of the face
- Compare and contrast the efficacy and safety of agents, devices, and techniques currently available in aesthetic and procedural dermatology
- Determine the appropriate nonsurgical techniques for facial rejuvenation
- Describe the appropriate use of neuromodulators in the treatment of the aging face.
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Individuals in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose: 1) the existence of any relevant financial relationship with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients with the exemption of non-profit or government organizations and nonhealth care related companies, within the past 12 months; and 2) the identification of a commercial product/device that is unlabeled for use or an investigational use of a product/device not yet approved.
Faculty
Joseph F. Fowler, Jr, MD
Consultant: Bayer Healthcare, Galderma Laboratories, L.P., GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., SmartPractice Dermatology/Allergy, Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC; Speakers Bureau: Galderma, SmartPractice, Valeant; Grant/Research Support: AbbVie Inc., Allergan, Inc., Amgen Inc., Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bayer, Celgene Corporation, Centocor, Inc., Chugai Pharma USA, Inc., Dow Chemical Company, Eli Lilly and Company, Galderma, Genentech, Inc., Innovaderm Research Inc., Janssen Biotech, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Onset Dermatologics, LLC, Pfizer Inc., Precision Dermatology, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., SmartPractice, Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Valeant
Theodore Rosen, MD
Scientific Advisory Board: Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Merz Pharma North America Inc., Valeant
Jeffrey M. Sobell, MD
Grant/Research Support: Amgen, Celgene, Eli Lilly, Janssen, Merck, Novartis; Consultant: AbbVie, Amgen, Celgene, Eli Lilly, Janssen; Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Amgen, Celgene, Janssen, Novartis
Nowell Solish, MD, FRCP(C)
Consultant/Grant/Research Support: Allergan, Galderma, Indeed Labs, Inc., Merz, Revance Therapeutics, Inc., Valeant
Linda F. Stein Gold, MD
Consultantand Scientific Advisory Board: Anacor, Bayer, Eli Lilly, Foamix Pharmaceuticals Inc., Galderma, LEO Pharma Inc., Medimetrix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Novartis, Pfizer, Taro
Christopher B. Zachary, MBBS, FRCP
Consultant: Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Sciton, Inc., Solta Medical; Scientific Advisory Board: Sciton and ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc.
In order to help ensure content objectivity, independence, and fair balance, and to ensure that the content is aligned with the interest of the public, CCOE has resolved all potential and real conflicts of interest through content review by a non-conflicted, qualified reviewer. This activity was peer-reviewed tor relevance, accuracy of content, and balance of presentation by: Jean Sines, RN, BSN, Staff Nurse, Department of Dermatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ. Ms. Sines has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Field Testers: This activity was pilot-tested for time required by: Physicians: Brian Lee, MD, Sima Patel, DO, and Vijay Vanchinathan, MD. Nurses: Geraldine Bocchieri, RN, BSN, Kathleen Brown, LPN, and Stacy Johnson, RN. The field testers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Tristan Nelsen, MNM, CMP, and Elizabeth Ward, MSJ, have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Global Academy for Medical Education Staff: Shirley V. Jones, MBA; Sylvia H. Reitman, MBA, DipEd; and Josh Kilbridge have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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This activity discusses the off-label use of the following approved agents: adalimumab, cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, doxycycline, etanercept, fluconazole, isotretinoin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, methotrexate, minocycline (oral and foam), secukinumab, ustekinumab, and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors as a class.
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Disclaimer
This continuing medical education (CME/CE) supplement was developed from faculty presentations at the Skin Disease Education Foundation’s 40th Annual Hawaii Dermatology Seminar™, February 14-19, 2016. The Guest Editors/Faculty acknowledge the editorial assistance of Global Academy for Medical Education, LLC, and Josh Kilbridge, medical writer, in the development of this supplement. The manuscript was reviewed and approved by the Guest Editors as well as the Editors of Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery for publication as a supplement to the journal. This activity was developed under the direction of the Faculty/Guest Editors, Global Academy for Medical Education, and Rutgers. The ideas and opinions expressed in this supplement are those of the Guest Editors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the supporters, Global Academy for Medical Education, Rutgers, or the Publisher.
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