Learning Objectives - Topicals for Androgenic Alopecia

Describe the primary structures of hair and the hair follicle
Identify the three primary phases of the hair cycle
Understand the signalling mechanisms between the dermal papilla and follicular epithelial cells, which drive the hair cycle
Distinguish between the 2 common patterns of androgenic alopecia: female & male pattern hair loss
Understand the mechanisms leading to the development of androgenic alopecia
Recognize noted aspects of assessing androgenic alopecia, including classification scales for male and female patterns
Identify current treatment strategies for androgenic alopecia from both conventional and Naturopathic approaches
Understand the various methods of evaluation in research exploring topical hair loss treatments
Identify the established/postulated mechanism(s) of action for various topical cosmeceuticals directed toward managing androgenic alopecia
Assess human clinical trials using various topical cosmeceuticals directed toward managing androgenic alopecia
Recognize the research-based dosing strengths/concentration levels for various topical cosmeceuticals directed toward managing androgenic alopecia
Describe changes to scalp microbiome diversity commonly found in androgenic alopecia
Integrate clinical pearls explored as based on course information
Explore examples of how various cosmeceutical actives may be combined in topical hair loss & haircare product formulations
Understand methods of integrating topical haircare strategies into one’s practice