Expert Interviews

A panelist discusses how contemporary therapeutic approaches enable successful management of atopic dermatitis through examination of real-world patient cases that demonstrate effective disease control strategies using the latest treatment options.

A panelist discusses how topical treatments for atopic dermatitis can be strategically selected and applied across the lifespan, with considerations for age-specific needs from infancy through adulthood.

A panelist discusses how effective coordination between primary care providers and dermatologists creates a complementary care model that optimizes atopic dermatitis management through shared decision-making, clear communication pathways, and defined roles for each specialty.

A panelist discusses how treatment selection for atopic dermatitis is influenced by multiple considerations including disease severity, patient age, affected body regions, comorbidities, previous treatment responses, and patient preferences.

A panelist discusses how topical JAK inhibitors and AhR agonists represent emerging therapeutic approaches for atopic dermatitis that target specific inflammatory pathways to provide effective symptom relief with distinct mechanisms of action.

A panelist discusses how topical PDE4 inhibitors provide an effective, non-steroidal treatment option for atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and improving symptoms with a favorable safety profile.

A panelist discusses how clinicians can select optimal topical treatments for atopic dermatitis by carefully weighing efficacy against potential side effects to create personalized management plans for patients.

A panelist discusses how primary care practitioners can implement efficient diagnostic protocols and treatment pathways to better manage atopic dermatitis patients within the constraints of busy clinical settings.

A panelist discusses how healthcare providers can effectively identify and manage atopic dermatitis flares across different age groups, highlighting the unique challenges and treatment approaches for both pediatric and adult populations.

Panelists discuss how providers should actively screen for vasomotor symptoms (VMS), especially given the lengthy wait times to see specialists, emphasizing that education for both patients and health care providers is essential for timely intervention and effective management.

Panelists discuss how there is no change in therapeutic indication based on this particular finding, though it may serve as a beneficial side effect for patients struggling with sleep difficulties.

Panelists discuss how long-term safety data for fezolinetant and elinzanetant remain unavailable, though short-term results show very positive outcomes with significantly higher efficacy than previous treatment options.

Panelists discuss how fezolinetant and elinzanetant can cause liver-related adverse events requiring careful monitoring for drug-induced liver injury, noting that patients typically recover after discontinuation and emphasizing that primary providers are ideally positioned to manage patients with complex comorbidities.

Panelists discuss how emerging therapies demonstrate promising efficacy data while highlighting the adverse metabolic and cardiovascular consequences associated with untreated vasomotor symptoms (VMS).

Panelists discuss how emerging therapies demonstrate promising efficacy data while highlighting the adverse metabolic and cardiovascular consequences associated with untreated vasomotor symptoms (VMS).

Panelists discuss how previous therapies lacked efficacy for vasomotor symptoms, while new treatments fezolinetant and elinzanetant offer superior effectiveness, with elinzanetant specifically addressing additional symptoms beyond the primary condition.

Panelists discuss how vasomotor symptoms (VMS) can persist for years with variable manifestations, significantly disrupting both social and professional spheres, resulting in multibillion-dollar economic losses through decreased productivity and increased insurance costs.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, actually said symptoms "never" lie so, particularly in patients with skin of color, if skin signs aren't clear, ask about the patient's experience.

AAD 2025: Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, well-known physician scientist, says underrepresentation in clinical trials of those with skin of color precludes an evidence-based answer.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI, discusses the complex and widely variable influences that affect the manifestations and burden of atopic dermatitis across populations.

AAD 2025: Chovatiya discusses whether melanin concentration plays a role in skin physiology and cautioned against typing with factors that are not true biologic constructs.

Chovatiya, expert clinical dermatologist and researcher, points out that the term "skin of color" comprises a heterogenous set of topics, in an interview at AAD 2025.

In an interview at AAD 2025, Katrina Abuabara, MD, stressed the importance of collaboration between primary care physicians and dermatologists.

Antihistamines for itch caused by disorders like atopic dermatitis pose more problems, like sedation and fall risk, than they provide relief, according to Daniel Butler, MD.

Elizabeth Swanson, MD, shares how the rise of T.indotineae, a terbinafine-resistant fungal species, has shifted her treatment approach.

AAD 2025: Tracing the multiple pathways that contribute to chronic itch vs looking for a singular cause helps optimize choice of therapy, Butler says.

Shingles is increasingly being observed in healthy, immunocompetent children. Elizabeth Swanson, MD, discusses how to recognize and respond.

Dr Swanson discusses the resurgence of measles and emphasizes the safety and efficacy of the measles vaccine.

Elizabeth Swanson, MD, discusses the changing face of HFMD, focusing on the increasingly prevalent coxsackievirus A6 strain and its unique characteristics

In an interview at AAD 2025, Dr Yu emphasized the importance of managing contact dermatitis early and effectively to prevent long-term complications.