Navigating Novel Terrain in Vitiligo Management: A Practical, Patient-Centric Review
Released On
March 13, 2024
Expires On
March 13, 2025
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Dermatology, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology
Topics
Dermatology
This activity is jointly provided by Cornerstone Medical Education and American Academy of CME, Inc.
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Incyte.
Credit Available
- Physician Assistants — maximum of 1.0 AAPA Category 1 Credits™
- Nurse Practitioners and Nurses — maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours (0.6 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours)
Other members of the care team will receive a certificate of participation.
Target Audience
This educational activity is targeted to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) – Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners – who practice in community settings.
Program Overview
This online activity will provide Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) – Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners – with a comprehensive overview of vitiligo, emphasizing pathogenic mechanisms, patient burden, and emerging treatment approaches.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Appraise the clinical presentation and diagnosis of vitiligo, including the fundamental role of autoimmune response and potential triggers.
- Describe the significant, multifaceted impact of vitiligo on patient quality of life, with emphasis on both cosmetic and non-cosmetic manifestations.
- Evaluate the pathophysiologic autoimmune mechanisms driving vitiligo pathogenesis and progression, with a focus on the functional loss of melanocytes.
- Explore and characterize the JAK signaling pathway as a prominent therapeutic target in the treatment of vitiligo.
- Review historical vitiligo treatment approaches and identify clinical gaps and unmet patient needs.
- Examine the expanding treatment armamentarium for patients with vitiligo, with an expert deep dive into a newly approved topical treatment and recent advancements in understanding the potential impact of lifestyle modification as a management strategy.
Faculty
Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C
Riverside Dermatology
Naples, Florida
Accreditation Statement
For nearly 20 years, the Academy—a not-for profit educational foundation—has focused on improving patient heath by adding value to healthcare teams and their members through accredited continuing education designed to increase knowledge, competence/skills, and performance. In support of improving patient care, American Academy of CME, Inc. (Academy) 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.
Credit Designation
The American Academy of CME, Inc. will certify this activity for 1.0 hour of ANCC and/or AAPA credit.
Disclosures of Conflicts Of Interest
According to the disclosure policy of the Academy, all faculty, planning committee members, editors, managers and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relationships with any ineligible company(ies). The existence of these relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the activity. Clinical content has been reviewed for fair balance and scientific objectivity, and all of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
Disclosure of relevant financial relationships are as follows:
- Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C
- Advisory Board Almirall, Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Dermavant Sciences, EPI Health, Galderma, Incyte, Ortho Dermatologics, Verrica Pharmaceuticals
- Consultant Galderma, Incyte, Ortho Dermatologics, Saorsa, Verrica Pharmaceuticals
- Board Member Diversity in Dermatology, Dermatology Times, JCAD-NPPA
- Speakers Bureau Almirall, Galderma, EPI Health, Incyte, Journey Medical, Ortho Dermatologics, Verrica Pharmaceuticals
- Independent Clinical Reviewer
Ashley Ellis, PharmD, MBA, CDECS , has no financial disclosures with ineligible companies to report.
- Planning Committee
No members of the planning committee from the Academy or Cornerstone has financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.
This activity will not review off-label or investigational information.
The opinions expressed in this accredited continuing education activity are those of the faculty, and do not represent those of the Academy or Cornerstone Medical Education. This educational activity is intended as a supplement to existing knowledge, published information, and practice guidelines. Learners should appraise the information presented critically, and draw conclusions only after careful consideration of all available scientific information.
Instructions for Participation and Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the online activity.
- Submit the evaluation form.
Certificates will be emailed to the participant.
Course Viewing Requirements
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Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above
Supported Phones & Tablets:
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The American Academy of CME, Inc. requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
Disclaimer
This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
Contact Information
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