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Did you know? Patients with periodontitis are at a much greater risk of developing Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss, according to a study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. While the exact link isn't clear, it may be due to the common autoimmune-inflammatory nature of both diseases. Help your patients stay on top of their health to protect their well-being! To learn more about how you can help your patients understand the importance of maintaining a healthy smile, download our free infographics bundle: https://hubs.la/Q02Lgvmx0, and SHARE this post!

Action 1️⃣ 👉 The World Health Organization should add high SPF broad-spectrum sunscreen for PWAs to the model lists of essential medicines (EML and EML for children), and Member States should do the same in their own national lists. Read and share the GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION TO END THE EPIDEMIC OF SKIN CANCER IN PERSONS WITH ALBINISM: https://lnkd.in/eUJu4xS9 with the support of The International League of Dermatological Societies, GlobalSkin - International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and 30 other national and international organizations #ActionOnSkinCancerAndAlbinism #Albinism #AlbinismAwareness #SkinCancer #SkinHealthForAll

Action 9️⃣ 👉 Governments, in collaboration with albinism organizations and scientific societies, should develop awareness-raising programs targeting employers and educators to provide PWAs with reasonable accommodation that will contribute to reducing their exposure to the sun and make adequate skin cancer prevention possible in the school and works settings. Read and share the GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION TO END THE EPIDEMIC OF SKIN CANCER IN PERSONS WITH ALBINISM: https://bit.ly/3xPETua with the support of The International League of Dermatological Societies, GlobalSkin - International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and 32 other national and international organizations #ActionOnSkinCancerAndAlbinism #Albinism #AlbinismAwareness #SkinCancer #SkinHealthForAll

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to more people with albinism (PAWs) than anywhere else in the world. Due to the intense exposure to UV rays, to them, protection from the sun is a matter of life and death. In a long-term partnership with the NGO Beyond Suncare , we have managed to formulate a sunscreen that meets the myriad requirements of people with albinism. However, this is "only" one way to improve the quality of life and the level of safety for people with albinism. That’s why we have signed the global #CallToAction to end the skin cancer epidemic in persons with albinism initiated by the Global Albinism Alliance, The International League of Dermatological Societies , GlobalSkin - International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and other national and international organizations. 👉 Share the Call to Action and help us make a difference! #ActionOnSkinCancerAndAlbinism #Albinism #AlbinismAwareness #SkinCancer #SkinHealthForAll #TailoredSunProtection

📣 Global Call to Action! Did you know? In many regions of the world – mainly in the tropics – a large proportion of persons with albinism (PWAs) develop skin cancer before the age of 30, with some even developing in childhood. Through a series of calls to action, we are advocating for increased access to healthcare services, the inclusion of sunscreen on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) list of essential medicines, the implementation of educational campaigns to raise awareness, and the promotion of protective measures to safeguard the health and well-being of PWAs in these vulnerable regions. Learn more here: 👉 https://bit.ly/3xPETua Join the campaign to PETITION the WHO to re-add sunscreen to the list of essential medicines, sign here: 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vm6nPM #ActionOnSkinCancerAndAlbinism #SkinHealthForAll #AlbinismAwareness Photo: Patricia Willocq – White Ebony Global Albinism Alliance The International League of Dermatological Societies GlobalSkin - International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

Still not convinced that gut health matters? New research, published in Jama Dermatology, found significant differences in gut microbiome 🦠 profiles between people who had melanoma and who did not. There were also differences between those who had early and later stage disease.  Conventional healthcare likes to separate the skin from the gut from the brain etc., but evidence keeps piling up that all of these things relate AND that the microbiome could very well be at the center of it all.  ➡️ Whether we’re dealing with a skin issue, hormonal changes, or emotional concerns…one core strategy in functional medicine is to help everyone optimize gut and microbiome health. This study 👆 is just more confirmation of why.  Schedule a free call using this link to see if we would be a good fit to work together: https://p.bttr.to/3k1IUiF #guthealth #guthealthmatters #gutmicrobiome #microbiomeresearch

While topical corticosteroids (TCSs) are widely employed for managing inflammatory skin conditions due to their efficacy, recent research highlights a potential concern, underscoring the importance of caution when utilizing topical corticosteroids, particularly in susceptible populations like women and young individuals. Clinicians should be vigilant about these potential side effects, emphasizing the need for careful consideration in prescribing TCSs. The study's findings, published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, serve as a valuable reference for healthcare practitioners in navigating the balance between the utility of TCSs and the associated risks. You can read the study here https://lnkd.in/dSsH39hC   #BECares #BiologicalELimited #TopicalCorticosteroids #Osteoporosis #OsteoporosisFractures

Action 8️⃣ 👉 Health practitioners, supported by their scientific societies, should collaborate with associations of persons with albinism to improve the health education of PWAs on skin cancer prevention. Read and share the GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION TO END THE EPIDEMIC OF SKIN CANCER IN PERSONS WITH ALBINISM: https://bit.ly/3xPETua with the support of The International League of Dermatological Societies, GlobalSkin - International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and 32 other national and international organizations #ActionOnSkinCancerAndAlbinism #Albinism #AlbinismAwareness #SkinCancer #SkinHealthForAll

Mark your calendars for this unique webinar series on albinism! > June 10 through 13

Skin Cancer in Persons with Albinism: ✔️ has devastating health, social and economic consequences ✔️ is mainly prevalent among impoverished communities in tropical areas ✔️ has an epidemiology tightly related to environmental conditions (exposure to sun radiation) ✔️ is absent from the global health agenda ✔️ has very limited resources and is almost ignored by global funding agencies ✔️ perpetuates a cycle of poor educational outcomes and limited professional opportunities ✔️ is associated with stigma and social exclusion ✔️ ... 👆 all of these characteristics are shared among Neglected Tropical Diseases. More info about NTDs 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCKaHsCV #ActionOnSkinCancerAndAlbinism