Anatomy & Physiology

• Dermal and Epidermal layers
• Apocrine and Sebaceous Glands
• Sense receptors and nervous innervation
• Intracellular mechanisms of proliferation
• Cellular repair

Pathophysiology

• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Acne
• Fungal infections
• Contact dermatitis
• Burns
• Decubitous ulcer
• Common rashes

Detailed Materia Medica

• Comfrey
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Blood root
• Tea Tree
• Aloe
• Calendula
• Chamomile
• Borage

Supplements

• Betacarotene
• Omega 3 Oils
• Zinc

Other agents that can be useful in the treatment of skin diseases will be discussed. Students will have a working knowledge of the common skin complaints and herbal/nutritional support for addressing these conditions.

• Herbal Preparations
• The Cardiovascular System
• Pharmacology
• The Nervous System
• The Immune System
• The Gastro-Intestinal System