Skin Product Adverse Effects: Causes and Prevention

Who Should Attend
This online training was especially developed for professional individuals who work in:

  • Topically applied product development in Pharmaceutics, 
    Cosmetics and Personal care
  • The dermatology community and related industries
  • Hospitals that work on topical chemicals exposure
  • Regulatory institutions that work on dermal exposure

Description
The Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic and Personal Care industries face challenges of developing topically applied formulations that present no adverse reactions when applied to skin. This 90-minute accredited training is designed to explain the different reactions possible, their causes, biochemistry and prevention.

Module 1:
  • Definitions
    – Primary irritation
    – Sensitization
    – Various types of inflammation
    – Photo-toxicity

  • Triggers:
    – Genetic and immune related
    – Contact
    – Drugs or chemical induction
    – UV exposure

Module 2:
  • Major biochemical paths:
    – Arachidonic acid cascade
    – Mast cells
    – Langerhans cells
    – Additional immune system factors

  • Chronic inflammatory conditions and disease related:
    – Atopic dermatitis
    – Psoriasis
    – Acne
    – Rosacea

Module 3:
  • Transdermal and occlusive systems: challenges and 
    possible solutions

Question and Answer Session

Summary