Supplements for Skin Health
Course Overview
Skin is the largest organ in the human body, playing an essential role in maintaining overall health and well-being. It serves as a protective barrier against environmental hazards, such as bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances. As the first line of defense in our complex immune system, skin contains specialized immune cells that detect and respond to pathogens and skin regenerates after damage to protect underlying tissues. Additionally, skin provides a physical barrier against mechanical injury and harmful UV radiation from the sun.
Skin helps regulate body temperature by producing sweat to cool the body and by storing subcutaneous lipids for insulation and energy reserves to maintain warmth. It also contains sensory receptors and nerve endings that provide information on touch, pressure, pain, and temperature, enabling us to interact with and respond to our environment. Beyond its physical functions, healthy skin contributes significantly to psychological well-being. It boosts confidence, self-esteem, and helps us communicate emotions, all of which are crucial for social functioning.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and function of the skin and its role in maintaining health.
- Explain how essential vitamins and minerals support and maintain skin health.
- Review the evidence supporting the use of popular supplements in treating various skin conditions.
- Discuss the mechanisms by which different classes of skin health supplements exert their effects on skin health.
- Identify common side effects, interactions, and contraindications of skin supplements.
About the Author/Presenter
Natalie Yates, PharmD, Assistant Clinical Editor at TRC Healthcare for NatMed, specializes in Natural Medicines. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco. Before joining TRC in 2023, Natalie worked as a freelance medical writer and served as a clinical pharmacist at Marin Community Clinic and Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, focusing on medication management and the safe use of complementary and alternative medicines. Her professional interests include natural medicine research, preventative medicine, patient education, and mycology. Natalie is dedicated to helping integrate natural medicines with conventional treatments to improve patient outcomes.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician
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