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Advancing Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Care: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions : Episode 8

Opinion

Video

April 4, 2025

Essential Monitoring Considerations for Prescribing Topical JAK Inhibitors in Younger Children

Author(s):

Aaron Farberg, MD, discuss how appropriate monitoring, including regular assessments of growth, potential side effects, and laboratory tests to evaluate liver function and hematologic parameters, would be necessary when prescribing a topical JAK inhibitor to a younger child (age 2-11 years).

EP: 1.Challenges and Unmet Needs in Treating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

EP: 2.Challenges and Emerging Solutions in Treatment for Age Groups: Addressing Disease Control, Safety, and Usability

EP: 3.Supporting Caregivers in Successful Long-Term Atopic Dermatitis Management: The Role of Dermatologists

EP: 4.Key Considerations for Evaluating Ruxolitinib Cream as a Treatment for Young Children

EP: 5.Balancing Effective AD Symptom Control with Long-Term Safety in New Therapies

EP: 6.Safety Considerations in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Treatments

EP: 7.Evaluating the Safety of Topical JAK Inhibitors in the Pediatric Population: Insights into Systemic Risks and Adverse Effects

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EP: 8.Essential Monitoring Considerations for Prescribing Topical JAK Inhibitors in Younger Children

EP: 9.Balancing Education and Reassurance: Guiding Parents Through the Safety Profile of New Therapies

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Video content above is prompted by the following:

What kind of monitoring, if any, do you believe would be necessary when prescribing a topical JAK inhibitor to a younger child (age 2-11 years)?

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