Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD

Panelists discuss how data from head-to-head clinical trials comparing different therapeutic options in atopic dermatitis inform treatment decisions while exploring critical gaps in research that future studies need to address.

Panelists discuss how to identify suitable patients for JAK inhibitor therapy by evaluating disease severity, medical history, risk factors, and individual treatment goals while considering contraindications and safety considerations.

Panelists discuss how individual patient characteristics, including comorbidities, treatment history, and personal preferences, guide therapeutic decision-making for a 38-year-old woman with severe atopic dermatitis.

Panelists discuss how to optimize treatment outcomes by managing the transition from biologics to JAK inhibitors and considering dose adjustment strategies when patients show inadequate response to initial therapy.

Panelists discuss how clinicians can recognize and address barriers to treatment advancement in a young adult with persistent moderate to severe atopic dermatitis by evaluating disease impact, patient concerns, and appropriate therapeutic options.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, discusses how to balance the need for effective control of Alzheimer's disease symptoms with concerns about long-term safety, particularly when introducing new therapies.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, discusses how factors such as the safety profile, efficacy, age-appropriate dosing, and potential long-term effects of ruxolitinib cream would be crucial in determining its place in treatment for young children.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, discusses how caregivers play a crucial role in ensuring successful long-term AD management by providing daily support, monitoring treatment adherence, and offering emotional support, while dermatologists can better support them through education, clear communication, and collaborative care strategies.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, discusses how current treatment options for this age group fall short in terms of disease control, safety, and ease of use, while highlighting emerging options that promise better efficacy, fewer side effects, and greater convenience.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, discusses how pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment challenges include limited approved options, safety concerns, and adherence issues. Effective management requires balancing new therapies like Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors with safety while supporting caregivers through education.

Panelists discuss how unique characteristics of different JAK inhibitors, including selectivity profiles, administration routes, and clinical efficacy data, inform treatment selection in real-world practice.

Panelists discuss how to implement and maintain appropriate laboratory monitoring protocols when prescribing oral JAK inhibitors, ensuring patient safety through regular assessment of key clinical parameters.

Panelists discuss how health care providers can effectively communicate the benefits and risks of JAK inhibitors to patients with atopic dermatitis while addressing safety concerns and establishing realistic treatment expectations.

Panelists discuss how clinicians can interpret and apply the JAK inhibitor class boxed warning to make informed treatment decisions while weighing potential risks against therapeutic benefits for individual patients.

Panelists discuss how JAK inhibitors demonstrate significant efficacy in treating atopic dermatitis while examining their safety profiles and optimal positioning within the therapeutic landscape.

Panelists discuss how varying degrees of JAK selectivity in targeted therapies affect treatment outcomes, safety profiles, and therapeutic decision-making in atopic dermatitis management.

Panelists discuss the areas of research that need more attention in pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) management, highlighting gaps in understanding the long-term effects of treatments, the genetic underpinnings of the disease, and strategies for improving early diagnosis and personalized care.

Panelists discuss the newer systemic treatment options for pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD), including tralokinumab, JAK inhibitors, and nemolizumab, focusing on their mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety profiles in treating moderate to severe cases of the condition in children.

Panelists discuss how the JAK-STAT signaling pathway mediates inflammatory responses in atopic dermatitis, influencing disease progression and providing a key therapeutic target for treatment.

Panelists discuss how clinicians can choose the most appropriate systemic treatment for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis by evaluating patient characteristics, comorbidities, and therapeutic goals while considering the latest clinical evidence.

Panelists discuss the systemic treatment option tralokinumab for pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD), focusing on its mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and role in improving outcomes for children with moderate to severe disease.

Panelists discuss the topical treatment option tapinarof for pediatric atopic dermatitis, examining its mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and potential to improve management of the condition in children.

Panelists discuss how physicians can achieve optimal atopic dermatitis management by following American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines for systemic therapy selection while considering individual patient factors and treatment goals.

Panelists discuss how clinicians can evaluate the severity of atopic dermatitis through comprehensive assessment of symptoms, quality-of-life impact, and treatment response to guide decisions about transitioning patients to systemic therapy.

Panelists discuss the topical treatment option roflumilast for pediatric atopic dermatitis, exploring its mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and potential role in managing the condition.

Panelists discuss the latest advances in topical treatments for pediatric atopic dermatitis, covering newly available options and those on the horizon with a focus on their mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety profiles.

Panelists discuss the unique challenges of managing atopic dermatitis in children compared with adults, focusing on factors such as skin barrier differences, treatment adherence, and the impact on growth and development.

Panelists discuss the mental and physical burden of atopic dermatitis on pediatric patients and their caregivers and share approaches to addressing the psychosocial impact of the condition, highlighting how these factors influence treatment selection and care strategies.

Panelists discuss how atopic dermatitis is linked to other type 2 inflammatory conditions in the pediatric population, exploring the shared immune pathways and comorbidities that connect these disorders.

Panelists discuss the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation in driving the disease process and explaining how this inflammation contributes to the characteristic itch-scratch cycle seen in affected individuals.