Learning Objectives - Sun Protection CE course

Understand the cutaneous effects and clinically relevant differences between the UVB, UVA, and Visible Light spectrums
Understand the acute and chronic effects of UV radiation, including: erythemal response, tanning and other pigmentary effects, key details surrounding DNA damage and photocarcinogenic processes, immunosuppression, photodermatoses, and details surrounding photoaging processes
Identify the six phototypes according to the Fitzpatrick phototype scale
Appreciate and integrate evaluation methods used to make the Fitzpatrick scale more applicable to a wider range of patient populations
Review how aesthetics goals, and presentation of various cutaneous carcinomas, can differ across various patient populations
Explore the history of sunscreen development
Define & describe key terminology relating to this topic, including Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED) and Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Understand processes used to determine the SPF, for UVB protection, as well as methods used to characterize protection from UVA, including in vitro assessment and the PA system
Recognize and understand key elements described on a sunscreen bottle label
Appreciate the general differences between the two types of sunscreen filter ingredients: organic/chemical & inorganic/mineral
Describe the differing mechanisms of action between the two sunscreen filter types
Identify the specific filters and filter categories for the two sunscreen filter types
Identify the primary UVB and/or UVA-1 & UVA-2, and Visible Light spectrum bands which each sunscreen filter absorb/reflect
Appreciate the role and effect of iron oxides additions to sunscreen formulas
Explore the research surrounding the use of sunscreens for a variety of skin concerns, including photoaging, carcinoma development, melasma/post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and photodermatoses such as polymorphous light eruption
Recognize and evaluate the common concerns and debates relating to certain sunscreen filters, including common adverse cutaneous effects, changes to vitamin D status, and research exploring systemic absorption, endocrine and environmental concerns, among others
Appreciate formula characteristics, and their role in supporting the effectiveness of a sunscreen formulation as well as consumer acceptability
Identify natural compounds added to sunscreen formulas as a means of complementing sunscreen photoprotective effects
Recognize the potential benefits antioxidants can provide to sunscreen formulation, as well as the formulation challenges they present
Describe natural compounds commonly included in after-sun topical formulations
Identify novel and emerging compound additions to sunscreen and/or after-sun topicals directed toward repairing/inhibiting DNA photolesion formation
Integrate approaches toward the management of sunburns
Identify sunscreen formulations to consider in certain clinical/aesthetic situations
Explore examples of how various sunscreen filters and other agents, such as cosmeceutical actives, may be combined in product formulation
Identify current guidelines relating to proper sunscreen application
Communicate to patients other elements relating to sun protection behaviors, including optimal sunscreen application strategies, understanding the UV Index, the role and selection for sun-protective clothing and sunglasses, among others
Explore assessment approaches and patient education strategies for sun protection
Understand the effects of weather and environmental aspect on UV intensity
Recognize and relate sun protective actions in relation to the UV Index
Identify and address common myths surrounding sun protection
Analyze the various forms of research pertaining to the photoprotective effects of various dietary and oral supplement compounds, including: various carotenoids, niacinamide, pomegranate, green tea, Vitamin C, polypodium leucotomos, among others
Summarize the research relating to the role of a plant-based/Mediterranean diet in relation to cutaneous carcinomas, as well as its potential application for mitigating processes inherent to photoaging