The Spectrum of Xerosis: The Role of Advanced Ceramide-Containing Formulations
Faculty: Prof. Dr. med. Petra Staubach-Renz, Prof. Dr. med. Diamant Thaçi
Educational Objective
In this 20 minute interactive, eLearning module, you’ll be able to:
1.Recognise the Spectrum of Xerosis Severity: Identify the various severities of xerosis from mild cases influenced by aging and climate factors, moderate severities of xerosis associated with other conditions, to severe inherited conditions, and understand the clinical and symptom manifestations.
2.Understand the Role of Key Ingredients in Skin-Identical Ceramides: Explain the importance of skin-identical ceramides and advanced formulations in the treatment algorithm for restoring skin barrier function and alleviating symptoms of xerosis across the disease spectrum.
Release Date: 28th April 2025
Activity Disclosures
This educational activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from L’Oréal.
Petra Staubach-Renz has a financial relationship or affiliation in the form of:
AbbVie, Almirall, Amgen, Biocryst, Böehringer, Celltrion, CSL-Behring, Eli-Lilly, Galderma, Incyte, Janssen, Kalvista, Klinge, LEO Pharma, L’Oréal , Novartis, Octapharma, Pfizer, Pharvaris, Pierre-Fabre, Regeneron, Sanofi-Genzyme, Stadapharma, Takeda, UCB Pharma
Diamant Thaçi has a financial relationship or affiliation in the form of:
AbbVie, Almirall, Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celltrion, Eli Lilly, Galderma, La-Roche Possay, LEO Pharma, Janssen-Cilag, New Bridge, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Sun Pharma, Target-RWE, Regeneron, UCB and Vichy
This activity underwent review in line with standards of editorial integrity and publication ethics. Potential conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved in accordance with John Wiley and Sons, Inc.’s Policy on Activity Disclosure and Conflict of Interest. The primary resolution method was review by an unconflicted expert.
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John Wiley and Sons, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing medical education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
This activity is designed to be completed within 15 minutes and completed during the valid credit period, which is up to one year from initial publication. Additionally, up to 3 attempts and a score of 70% or higher is needed to pass the post-test and claim credit. You will need to log into your Wiley Health Learning account (registration is free) to complete this activity and earn a certificate.
