Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD

Panelists discuss how age restrictions for PDE4 inhibitors affect treatment decisions for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis, addressing parental concerns and highlighting the benefits of a single treatment option like roflumilast for managing overlapping inflammatory dermatologic conditions; they also explore current guidelines for corticosteroid use, the potential impact of PDE4 inhibitors on these guidelines, and the future of topical PDE4 inhibitors in dermatology, including the integration of new agents into treatment paradigms and key considerations for patient education and decision-making.

Panelists discuss how age restrictions for PDE4 inhibitors affect treatment decisions for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis, addressing parental concerns and highlighting the benefits of a single treatment option like roflumilast for managing overlapping inflammatory dermatologic conditions; they also explore current guidelines for corticosteroid use, the potential impact of PDE4 inhibitors on these guidelines, and the future of topical PDE4 inhibitors in dermatology, including the integration of new agents into treatment paradigms and key considerations for patient education and decision-making.

Lisa Swanson, MD, discusses how telemedicine and digital health tools can aid in the management and follow-up care of pediatric patients with vitiligo by enabling remote monitoring, improving access to specialists, and facilitating patient engagement, while emerging research into vitiligo treatments may focus on developing therapies to halt or slow the progression of this autoimmune skin condition.

The panelist discusses advances in targeted therapies, including novel biologics and small molecules, as well as the development of personalized treatment approaches tailored to individual patient characteristics, which hold great promise for improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for children living with vitiligo in the future.

Lisa Swanson, MD, discusses providing educational resources and materials that explain vitiligo, dispel myths, and promote understanding.

Panelists discuss common misconceptions about the mechanism of action of PDE4 inhibitors in clinical practice, emphasizing that not all PDE4 inhibitors are created equal and how these differences can significantly impact their efficacy and safety profiles.

Panelists discuss the current landscape of topical treatments for atopic dermatitis, focusing on the evolution of nonsteroidal options over the past decade, and explain the mechanism of action of PDE4 inhibitors in specifically targeting inflammatory pathways associated with the condition.

Panelists discuss how topical PDE4 inhibitors compare to traditional treatments like corticosteroids in terms of efficacy, safety, and long-term disease control, while also examining the unique formulations of roflumilast and crisaborole and their implications for skin penetration and patient experience; they highlight practical considerations for application, the management of adverse effects such as stinging and burning, and the distinct advantages of PDE4 inhibitors in addressing specific gaps in atopic dermatitis management for various patient subgroups.

Swanson shared practical tips from her Elevate-Derm West sessions, empowering clinicians with new strategies for pediatric skin care.

Panelists discuss the current landscape of topical treatments for atopic dermatitis, focusing on the evolution of nonsteroidal options over the past decade, and explain the mechanism of action of PDE4 inhibitors in specifically targeting inflammatory pathways associated with the condition.

Swanson discusses her SPD 2024 non-CME talk, expanding topical options for young patients, and more.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, sheds light on the enhanced accessibility of ruxolitinib cream, highlighting its improved availability for patients in need.

Dermatology 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.

Dr 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.

James 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.

Swanson shared updates and a look ahead at what is in store for pediatric dermatology.

Drs Lisa Swanson and Robert J. Casquejo express their optimism for the future of plaque psoriasis management, sharing their vision for expanded treatment approvals in the pediatric population affected by this condition.

Experts in dermatology highlight the crucial role of setting treatment response expectations and stress the need for discussions on managing mild plaque psoriasis, highlighting the utilization of systemic therapies in this context.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD and Robert J. Casquejo, PA-C discuss the shifting treatment landscape, shedding light on phosphodiesterase inhibitors-4 (PDE4) and comment on why it holds promise as a therapeutic target for immune-mediated diseases.

Drs Lisa Swanson and Robert J. Casquejo elaborate on their treatment selection approach for plaque psoriasis, underscoring the significance of systemic treatments and their proven efficacy in managing this condition.

Experts in dermatology share insights on considering the location's impact in treating plaque psoriasis, focusing on challenges with scalp involvement and addressing limitations with topical therapies.

Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD and Robert J. Casquejo, PA-C highlight the impact of plaque psoriasis on both moderate and mild patients, emphasizing the importance of addressing these concerns in patient care.

Lisa Swanson, MD, PhD, delves into clinical pearls from her SDPA fall conference sessions on infantile hemangiomas and challenging cases in pediatric dermatology.

James Q Del Rosso, DO, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, Lisa Swanson, MD, summarize the TRuE-AD1 and TRuE AD2 phase 3 trial and provide take home messages topical ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, Lisa Swanson, MD, discuss take a closer look at the TRuE-AD1 and TRuE AD2 phase 3 trial and provide context regarding ruxolitinib cream for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in the clinical setting.

James Q Del Rosso, DO, takes a closer look at the trial data regarding timing and magnitude of effect of ruxolitinib cream on itch in patients with atopic dermatitis.

James Q Del Rosso, DO, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, Lisa Swanson, MD, discuss the week 8 change results of ruxolitinib cream from the TRuE-AD1 and TRuE AD2 phase 3 trial.

Thought leaders provide an overview of the basline characteristics of the TRuE-AD1 and TRuE AD2 phase 3 trial.

Dermatology experts review the design of the TRuE-AD1 and TRuE AD2 phase 3 trial.

James Q Del Rosso, DO, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, Lisa Swanson, MD, provide an overview of atopic dermatitis and review the burden of disease.