Course Description

Vitiligo

Vitiligo can be so challenging to treat because it takes a long time for patients to stick to their plan to see results. Conventional treatments like NB-UVB treatments are cumbersome, at home treatments aren't readily available, steroids are hard to take, and topical treatments are messy. What can we do!?

In this case study webinar we'll go over some of the more successful treatments we have at our disposal to help patients with vitiligo.

  • What's vitiligo's origin story and how does that relate to how we treat it?
  • How can we diagnose vitiligo in clinical practice?
  • What are the conventional therapies that treat vitiligo and what are the expectations for success?
  • What role do supplements play in the treatment of vitiligo and which are the most likely to help?
  • How do we use antioxidants and anti-inflammatories?
  • Statins can help vitiligo?
  • Do we need to test patients with vitiligo for thyroid disease?
  • Is vitiligo treatable with immune support?
  • What medications can support the autoimmunity in vitiligo?
  • What expectations can we have for patients treatment with natural support?
  • How long does it take to get better?
  • Does the type of skin determine the course of treatment?
  • What is the most common food sensitivity associated with vitiligo?


Interview: Dr. Donovan MD PhD - Medical Director Donovan Hair Clinic

Who has more expertise in hair loss than Dr. Jeff Donovan MD PhD Dermatologist?I'm waiting...IMO, basically no one. That is why I'm so excited to interview Dr. Donovan as a kick off part of Campfire's hair loss course. Hair loss is complicated. We know in our practices that diagnosis is as important as treatment and that's why it's so important to get expert knowledge like that of Dr. Donovan to help guide us with our patients.

Bio:

Dr. Donovan is a US and Canadian board-certified dermatologist specializing in the treatment of hair loss. He has focused exclusively on hair loss from beginning of his dermatology career. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa in 2004.  His post-graduate clinical training in Dermatology and PhD studies in molecular biology were conducted at the University of Toronto.   

In addition to his Canadian and American board certifications, post-specialization training included: i) post-doctoral fellowship training in New York at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine ii) training in the Hair Loss Program at the University of California San Francisco under mentorship of world-renowned hair dermatologist Dr. Vera Price and iii) training in hair transplantation under mentorship of preeminent dermatologist Dr. Walter Unger.

Dr. Donovan first joined the faculty as Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto to lead the program in Hair Transplantation and Hair Loss before ultimately establishing his private practices in Toronto and Vancouver. In 2017, he closed his Toronto offices. His main practice is now located in Whistler, BC (main office) with satellite offices for research studies based in Vancouver, BC.   He continues to teach and lecture nationally and internationally on hair loss and has delivered approximately 100 national and international lectures on hair loss.  In 2013, Dr. Donovan co-founded Okavana Laboratories, a company committed to developing better products for hair care and to developing new treatments for individuals affected by hair loss.  He is currently the President of the Canadian Hair Loss Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports education and research in hair loss. In 2018, Dr. Donovan joined the Dermatology Department at the University of British Columbia.


Hair Loss Treatments

Hair loss can be traumatizing for our patients. For many, the search for prevention and treatments can be a desperate time when they are looking in any nook and cranny to find the one thing that might make a difference. In this evolving course, we go over the evidence of popular medical therapeutics for hair loss.⁠

In Webinar 1 we discuss the following:⁠

  • Who benefits from Finasteride the most? Who doesn't?⁠
  • How should we coach patients on the use of Finasteride and how do we discuss the full side effect profile and percent risks of side effects?⁠
  • How does Finasteride affect fertility?⁠
  • How long does it take Finasteride to work?⁠
  • What happens when a patient stops Finasteride?⁠
  • What is Post Finasteride Syndrome?⁠
  • What are the sexual dysfunction effects of Finasteride?⁠
  • What is the difference between topical and oral finasteride?⁠
  • How do we add Dutasteride to Finasteride prescriptions?⁠
  • How does Minoxidil work?⁠
  • Can you regrow frontal hairline hair loss?⁠
  • How do we add Minoxidil to Finasteride and vice versa?⁠
  • Why do we need to wean off Finasteride while starting Minoxidil and vice versa?⁠
  • What is Dread Shed?⁠
  • Should we measure DHT in hair loss patients?⁠
  • Low Level Laser Therapy efficacy in hair loss.⁠
  • What natural therapies exist that complement or replace Finasteride and Minoxidil?⁠
  • What is Formula 82F?⁠


Course Curriculum

    1. Course Description

    2. Vitiligo

    1. Dr Donovan: Bio

    2. Dr. Donovan: Interview

    1. Hair Loss Treatments - Course Description

    2. Hair Loss Treatments ⁠

About this course

  • $49.00 / month
  • 6 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Instructor

Dr. Bobby Parmar

Dr. Parmar obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Kinesiology, Psychology and the Humanities at Simon Fraser University. He proceeded to complete naturopathic medical training at the premiere institution the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Going on 13 years working in Vancouver he is practicing in a highly collaborative care wellness clinic called Mint Integrative. He was is also adjunct faculty at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine where he teaches and supervises interns at various stages of their program including Genetics, Geriatrics, and Naturopathic Clinical Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Parmar stays engaged with the community by working with multiple organizations giving workshops to members of the Canadian Mental Health Association, The Arthritis Society of BC and Yukon, and the Earthsave Society of Canada. He has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the British Columbia Naturopathic Association and the Friends For Life Society.

As a fervent educator, Dr. Parmar has tailored his academic career to best manage family medicine through naturopathy. His work as a general primary care ND practitioner means he stays up to date with the most current knowledge for most health conditions. He is driven by a passion to better understand the dynamics of health and above all the ever-growing field of mind-body medicine and to convey that understanding to anyone in need or with the desire to be educated. Currently Dr. Parmar is a Key Opinion Leader for Lifelabs/RMA and has lectured on various medical topics to diverse groups of health professionals including MDs and NDs. He has also presented at the Collaborative Education Conference in 2018.