Continuing Education

The Science of Skin Summit

Austin, TX

September 5-7, 2025

Activity Overview

The skincare industry is booming, with consumers turning to over the counter (OTC) skincare to improve the appearance and health of their skin. It is imperative that medical practitioners are familiar with the scientific evidence, efficacy, and safety of the different products to educate their patients.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for an audience of nurses, physicians, and physician assistants.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Review the science supporting the use of general categories of skincare ingredients and monographed ingredients

  • Identify what skincare products to recommend for different skin types and conditions.

  • Describe how to build a product regimen to achieve the goals for a particular patient.

  • Compare current and emerging therapies for the management and treatment of various skin conditions including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne, rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, and chronic urticaria.

  • Evaluate emerging techniques, technologies, and products in aesthetic dermatology, including the latest advancements in injectables, energy-based devices, and integrated skincare and apply evidence-based strategies to safely enhance cosmetic outcomes, optimize patient satisfaction, and individualize treatment plans for diverse patient populations.

  • Evaluate current and novel treatment options for hair growth including topical, systemic, procedural, supplements and regenerative therapies to optimize hair and scalp health across diverse patient populations.

  • Describe key biological mechanisms of aging including cellular senescence, nutrient sensing dysregulation, the microbiome, and mitochondrial function and evaluate emerging strategies to integrate the science of longevity into practice.

CE credit provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Compass. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare 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 activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 17 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians

Credit being awarded: 17 ANCC contact hours

Nurses

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Physician Associate

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Accreditation Standards of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) through the joint providership of AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Science of Skincare. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 030803. This activity is pending approval of up to 17 contact hours of accredited education.

Nurse Practitioners

Disclosures

It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Investigational Product

This educational activity may include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc. specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through participants misunderstanding of the content.