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How and why to use photoprotection

4.8

Accredited (Credits: 1)
Free
59min
Audio: English
Subtitles: English

Synopsis

This course offers a comprehensive overview of photoprotection, exploring the different types of sun radiation, their effects on the skin, and effective strategies for prevention. Designed for healthcare professionals, it addresses both the science and public perceptions of sun exposure, aiming to improve patient education and care. This activity is supported by an independent support grant from La Roche Posay

Accreditation

This course is accredited with 1 ECMEC credit valid in 26 countries. To claim your credits take the evaluation (satisfaction survey and evaluation questionnaire). You have 3 attempts for the evaluation. You need to pass the evaluation with a sufficient score to validate the course. Your diploma is issued instantaneously and sent to your email.

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Duration

59min

Target audience

Dermatology, Family medicine, General practice

Authors

Prof. Dr. Thierry Passeron

Prof. Thierry Passeron, MD, PhD, dermatologist, Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology, Université Côte d’Azur in Nice, France. He also heads the laboratory INSERM U1065 team 12, C3M dedicated to the research of melanocytic differentiation. He heads the University laser center in Nice. He has three international patents and more than 120 publications in scientific journals.

Conflicts of interests statement:

Thierry Passeron reports the reception of honoraria or consultation fees from ​​Beiersdorf, Galderma, Hyphens, L’Oréal, Isis Pharma, Isdin, Naos, Pierre Fabre, SVR and Symrise​.

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What you will learn

Before you begin

  • Pre-course assessment: please complete to help us personalise your learning experience

Trailer

  • Trailer

Types of sun radiation and how to protect against them

  • Introduction
  • Sunlight spectrum
  • Sunscreen characteristics
  • Conclusion

Consequences of unprotected exposure to sun radiation

  • Introduction
  • Photodermatosis
  • Photoaging
  • Pigmentation
  • Skin cancer
  • Skin phototypes
  • Public perception of sun exposure and associated risks
  • Conclusion

Accreditation - Evaluation

  • Satisfaction survey
  • Multiple-choice test

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