Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Riverchase Dermatology in Naples, Florida, and Dermatology Times' editorial advisory board member and editor in chief emeritus (Summer 2024).
Leveraging Topicals to Address Severe Itch in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
July 31st 2025In a discussion on pediatric AD management, Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, emphasized the enduring role of topical treatments for residual itch and flares, and highlighted the importance of rapid-acting agents such as ruxolitinib cream.
Choosing Between Systemics and Topicals for Pediatric AD
December 19th 2024A panelist discusses how the choice between systemic and topical treatments for pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) depends on factors such as disease severity, impact on quality of life, affected body surface area, and response to previous therapies.
Differentiating Adult vs Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
December 19th 2024A panelist discusses how atopic dermatitis presents and is managed differently in adults vs children, with adults typically experiencing more localized lesions and chronic lichenification while children tend to have more widespread involvement and acute inflammation.