Michael O'Donoghue, MD; Todd Schlesinger, MD; Joel Cohen, MD; and Anthony Rossi, MD; provide an overview of photodynamic therapy optimization for actinic keratoses and superficial basal cell carcinoma, including evidence-based pretreatment and debridement strategies, CPT coding considerations, workflow integration, red-light–based PDT differentiation, and more.
Omar Noor, MD, reviews the mechanistic and diagnostic nuances of chronic hand eczema and shares practical insights on when he turns to delgocitinib cream, including its efficacy, patient experience, and minimal systemic absorption.
Lindsay Ackerman, MD; Michael Lewitt, MD; and Marc Serota, MD, discuss the use of topical therapies for vitiligo. The panelists review efficacy and safety data, special considerations for pediatric patients, and practical strategies to support repigmentation in difficult-to-treat areas.
Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C; Tina Bhutani, MD; and Walter Liszewksi, MD, discuss the burden of moderate to severe pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) on both patients and their caregivers. The panelists review the 3 available non-steroidal topicals, their itch data, skin clearance rates, and how topicals and systemics can be combined to best support pediatric patients.
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Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD; Aaron Farberg, MD; James Song, MD, FAAD; Alexandra Golant, MD, and Jennifer Soung, MD, discuss how, advancing pediatric atopic dermatitis management faces challenges of treatment adherence and limited pediatric-specific therapies. Recent innovations include targeted biologics, patient education tools, and multidisciplinary approaches. Future directions emphasize personalized medicine, barrier repair technologies, and improved quality-of-life assessment tools tailored to children's unique needs.
Medical experts Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD; Cheri Frey, MD; Corey Hartman, MD, FAAD; Sophia Reid, MD, and Cheryl Burgess, MD, explain how laser therapy can effectively treat chronic skin conditions through targeted light exposure while emphasizing the importance of customized treatment protocols and combination approaches for optimal patient outcomes.
Gina Mangin, MPAS, PA-C, discusses how evaluating atopic dermatitis treatment success requires a comprehensive approach that combines developing personalized treatment plans, identifying individual triggers, and measuring outcomes through both clinical assessments and patient-reported improvements in symptoms and quality of life.
Robert Casquejo, PA-C; Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD; Lisa Weiss, MMSc, PA-C; James Song, MD, FAAD, and Douglas DiRuggiero, examine how atopic dermatitis affects diverse patient populations through varied clinical presentations, psychosocial burdens, and health care delivery methods, including telemedicine.
Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH; Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD; James Song, MD; Lisa Swanson, MD, and Lisa Swanson, MD, address vitiligo management across adult and pediatric populations, examining treatment strategies, psychological support, emerging therapies like JAK inhibitors, and the critical importance of individualized care plans that consider disease characteristics, age-specific needs, and family education.
Aaron Farberg, MD, discusses how red light therapy’s diverse applications in wound healing and aesthetic dermatology offer a noninvasive treatment option with promising outcomes across various medical and cosmetic fields.
Five experts delve into the multifaceted aspects of pediatric atopic dermatitis care including demographic variances to long-term safety and efficacy, comparative analyses, key takeaways from recent research, personalized approaches, and future research directions. Discover clinical insights into the role of ruxolitinib in addressing critical challenges and enhancing patient outcomes.
This series delves into the multifaceted landscape of atopic dermatitis (AD) care and treatment. Through interviews with 4 leading dermatologists, this series explores key benchmarks, emerging trends, personalized medicine approaches, long-term safety considerations, and the integration of novel therapies in the management of AD.
An expert in dermatology introduces a video series program exploring cutting-edge treatments at the forefront of atopic dermatitis management, exploring innovative insights and research that will redefine dermatological care.
Experts in dermatology discuss key highlights, updates, and take-aways from the 2023 Science of Skincare Summit.
Experts in dermatology discuss hot topics in skin care from AAD 2023 relating to skin renewal, photoprotection in patients with skin of color, next generation cleansing technologies, and the use of over the counter and prescription acne products.
Experts in dermatology discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis; highlighting a recent treatment approval.
