Topical Antiseptic Product Development Training Course :

In acknowledgement of recent scientific findings and changes in external hygiene that are dictated by life style and microbial resistance challenges, there is a need to revisit product development of skin antiseptics. This 90-minute <b><i>accredited</b></i> online course will describe key aspects of these findings and changes. It discusses presence of micro flora, effectiveness of antiseptics, general and specific mechanisms of action and effects on skin barrier properties.<br><br> <b>Module 1<br> The Skin as a Barrier:</b><ul><li> Stratum corneum structure and function</li> <li>Cases of compromised barrier</li> <li>Skin micro flora: Source and nature; Roles; Related skin disorders; Conditions in which resident flora becomes a threat</li> <li>Acid mantle development and importance</li> <li>Regulatory guidelines: WHO; FDA</ul></li> <b>Module 2<br> Post Surgical Infections:</b><ul><li> Scope</li> <li>Economics</li> <li>Effectiveness of hand washing and hand disinfection</li> <li>Antiseptics general mechanisms of action</li> <li>Specific mechanisms of action: Chlorhexidine, Triclosan; Iodophors; Alcohol</ul></li> <b>Module 3<br> Microbial Resistance:</b><ul><li> Scope</li> <li>Importance</li> <li>Possible solutions</li> <li>The innate immune system recent findings: Lipids; Peptides</li> <li>Approaches for improved formulations</ul></li>