Challenges and Successes in Photodynamic Therapy
October 3rd 2024Brad Glick, DO, MPH, discusses common challenges clinicians may encounter with photodynamic therapy (PDT) and offers resolution strategies, while also sharing insights on the skin conditions and patient populations where PDT has proven to be a successful treatment option.
Tips for Integrating Photodynamic Therapy in the Clinic
October 3rd 2024Brad Glick, DO, MPH, discusses how to effectively introduce photodynamic therapy (PDT) into a dermatology clinic by outlining necessary equipment and setup, providing guidance on essential patient discussions for treatment introduction, and sharing strategies to ensure treatment efficacy while prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.
Insights on Topical Ruxolitinib: Rapid Itch Relief and Pediatric Considerations in Atopic Dermatitis
April 19th 2024Dermatology experts evaluate topical ruxolitinib cream's effectiveness in rapidly relieving itch and offer guidance on its black box warning. They also discuss its efficacy in children under 2, highlighting its suitability for those with tactile sensitivity.
Understanding Efficacy and Real-World Application of Topical Non-Steroidal Treatments for AD
April 19th 2024Dr James Del Rosso underscores the importance of phase 2 and dose-ranging studies to uncover efficacy differences between therapies, while the panel explores how clinical data from ruxolitinib trials mirrors real-world outcomes.
Clinical Perspectives: Addressing Unmet Needs in Topical Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
April 19th 2024James Del Rosso, DO, Brad Glick, DO, MPH, FAAD, and Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, address the demand for non-steroidal treatment alternatives while navigating the individualization of data interpretation regarding these treatments.
Key Takeaways for the Management of Plaque Psoriasis
Experts in dermatology share final thoughts on the treatment of plaque psoriasis and the ever-changing treatment landscape.
Role of Diversity in Plaque Psoriasis Clinical Trials
Benjamin Lockshin, MD, FAAD, highlights diversity in clinical trials as an unmet need in approaching the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Guidelines
Expert dermatologists discuss the treatment guidelines for plaque psoriasis, and how the decision about treatment is ultimately in the hands of the clinician.
Psychological Impact of Plaque Psoriasis
Nicholas Brownstone, MD, and James Q. Del Rosso, DO, comment on the psychological impact of plaque psoriasis on a patient’s quality of life.
Counseling AD Patients on Injection Concerns
Elizabeth Swanson, MD, shares pearls on how to communicate with AD patients who are uncertain about treatment through self-administered injection.
Patient Case #3: 48-Year-Old Male With Plaque Psoriasis
Experts in dermatology review a patient case of a 48-year-old man with plaque psoriasis who is having trouble with topical therapy.
Patient Case #2: 60-Year-Old Female With Chronic Intertrigo
Dermatology experts discuss a patient case concerning a 60-year-old woman with chronic intertriginous psoriasis who is taking a biologic drug for inflammatory bowel disease.
Guidelines and Recommendations for Therapies in AD
Experts in dermatology review recommendations for systemic therapies and JAK inhibitors in the management of AD and other factors that guide treatment selection.
Patient Case #2: Adolescent Male With AD
Jonathan I Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Brad Glick, DO, MPH, FAOCD; and Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, discuss their initial impressions of an adolescent patient with AD, focusing on systemic therapy.
Patient Case #1: 29-Year-Old Female With Plaque Psoriasis
Dawn L. Sammons, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, and Benjamin Lockshin, MD, FAAD, review a case of a female patient with a family history of plaque psoriasis.
Mechanism of Action of Tapinarof in Plaque Psoriasis
Experts discuss the unique mechanism of action of tapinarof and its use in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.
Patient Case #1: AD Treatment Options
Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Brad Glick, DO, MPH, FAOCD; and Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, highlight treatment options for a specific patient with AD, focusing on dupilumab.
Efficacy of Tapinarof in Plaque Psoriasis
James Q. Del Rosso, DO, and Dawn L. Sammons, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, review the efficacy of a new topical agent in the treatment of plaque psoriasis, tapinarof, highlighting the remittive data.
Treatment Selection in Plaque Psoriasis
Experts in dermatology discuss newer topical treatments, such as tapinarof, in the management of plaque psoriasis.