Daily Derm Times: April 9, 2025

Author(s):

Emma Andrus, Editor

Key Takeaways

Disparities in pediatric atopic dermatitis show higher prevalence and reduced care access among racial minority children from low-income families.
Personalized management of atopic dermatitis emphasizes balancing treatment burden, patient preferences, and improving outcomes.
Enzymatic debridement is more effective than autolytic methods for severe wounds, offering faster results in trials.
Precision laser systems enable customizable treatment depth and intensity, enhancing outcomes for diverse skin concerns.

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Journal Digest: April 9

This review of the latest dermatologic studies includes insights into disparities in pediatric atopic dermatitis, nurse-led models for skin cancer detection, and more.

Pediatric AD Disparities in the United States: An Updated Review

Recent literature shows that children from racial minority groups with lower-income families have higher disease prevalence but reduced access to care.

Personalized Approaches to Atopic Dermatitis: Balancing Burden, Treatment, and Patient Preferences

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, explores case-based approaches to managing atopic dermatitis, focusing on treatment strategies, challenges, and clinical insights for improving patient outcomes.

The Future of laBCC Treatment with Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Treatment decisions are increasingly guided by patient values, preferences, and quality-of-life considerations.

Enzymatic Debridement Is More Effective than Autolytic for Severe Wounds

Although both methods were well tolerated, enzymatic debridement worked faster in randomized controlled trials.

Addressing Diagnostic Ambiguity and Expanding Therapeutic Options in CHE

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, discusses his approach to diagnosing and treating chronic hand eczema.

JAAD Study Validates Avava’s Precision Laser Innovation

Physicians can customize treatment depth and intensity with Avava’s system, improving results for various skin concerns.

Epidemiological Study on Palmoplantar Pustulosis in Korea Highlights Disease Burden and Treatment Gaps

The study revealed high disease burden, poor quality of life, and need for more effective, targeted treatments.

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