Articles by Alexandra K. Golant, MD

Dr Golant continues with the case of the 38-year old patient with atopic dermatitis and explore effective strategies for navigating treatment selection and planning in this condition, focusing on discussing options with patients and instilling confidence in the chosen approach.

Alexandra Golant, MD, shares how sleep improvement is measured and the difference an effective treatment makes for the patient’s entire family.

Alexandra Golant, MD, explains why she is confident in the latest safety and efficacy data from ruxolitinib trials to treat pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

Alexandra Golant, MD, presents the case of a 38-year-old Caucasian male construction worker, diagnosed with moderate AD at age 15, and his treatment history with various interventions and physician referral considerations.

Dr. Golant discusses the role of disease severity in her selection of atopic dermatitis treatments, particularly noting the characterization of hand and foot involved patients as often moderate cases, and highlighting the rapid response observed in these areas when treated.

A dermatology expert reviews the role of barrier function in AD and outlines available treatments, emphasizing the importance of moisturizing and rapid options when appropriate, as well as the efficacy of rapid systemic treatments in patients when appropriate.

Alexandra Golant, MD, delves into the prevalence and profound influence of hand and foot involvement in her patients, shedding light on the significant burden it imposes on their quality of life.

Alexandra K. Golant, MD, and Mona Shahriari, MD, share take-home pearls on the management of plaque psoriasis, highlighting the use of topical treatment to simplify the treatment regimen.

Expert dermatologists discuss plaque psoriasis patient populations that may not be ideal candidates for PDE-4 inhibitor treatment, as well as gaps that remain in the plaque psoriasis treatment landscape.

Experts in dermatology comment on the impact of both roflumilast and tapinarof on the treatment of plaque psoriasis.

Drs Alexandra K. Golant and Mona Shahriari review the efficacy data of roflumilast and tapinarof in the treatment of plaque psoriasis.

Expert dermatologists provide an overview of 2 newer topical treatments in the plaque psoriasis landscape, roflumilast and tapinarof.

Alexandra K. Golant, MD, and Mona Shahriari, MD, share thoughts on newer topical treatments as well as the role of topical treatments in managing plaque psoriasis.

Expert dermatologists discuss approaches to treatment selection for patients with plaque psoriasis, taking into account the impact of the therapy on quality of life.

Mona Shahriari, MD, comments on plaque psoriasis in skin of color populations, as well as the importance of shared decision-making between patient and dermatologist.

Alexandra K. Golant, MD, and Mona Shahriari, MD, provide an overview of the pathophysiology of plaque psoriasis, commenting on the many comorbidities that stem from this disease.

Brett King, M.D, Ph.D and Alexandra Golant, M.D summarize their thoughts on optimizing treatment outcomes for patients suffering from atopic dermatitis with the JAK inhibitor class.

Experts in atopic disease management review the efficacy and safety data of the JAK inhibitor class, highlighting the importance of time to treatment response and itch reduction.

Drs Alexandra Golant and Brett King discuss the role that atopic disease severity and treatment resistance play in the selection of oral vs systemic treatment for their patients.

Brett King, M.D, Ph.D and Alexandra Golant M.D comment on their considerations on the management of patients suffering from atopic dermatitis, highlighting the importance of body surface area and patient preference in treatment selection.

Frontline Forum Part 5: A Discussion of the Current Treatment Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis
ByRaj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI,Neal Bhatia, MD,Alexandra K. Golant, MD ,Brett King, MD, PhD In part 5 of this Frontline Forum, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Neal D. Bhatia, MD; Alexandra K. Golant, MD; and Brett King, MD, PhD, discuss the rapidly changing use for JAK inhibitors and other agents for atopic dermatitis.

Frontline Forum Part 4: A Discussion of the Current Treatment Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis
ByRaj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI,Neal Bhatia, MD,Alexandra K. Golant, MD ,Brett King, MD, PhD In part 4 of this Frontline Forum, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Neal D. Bhatia, MD; Alexandra K. Golant, MD; and Brett King, MD, PhD, discuss the rapidly changing use for JAK inhibitors and other agents for atopic dermatitis.

Frontline Forum Part 3: A Discussion of the Current Treatment Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis
ByRaj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI,Neal Bhatia, MD,Alexandra K. Golant, MD ,Brett King, MD, PhD In part 3 of this Frontline Forum, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Neal D. Bhatia, MD; Alexandra K. Golant, MD; and Brett King, MD, PhD, discuss the rapidly changing use for JAK inhibitors and other agents for atopic dermatitis.

Frontline Forum Part 2: A Discussion of the Current Treatment Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis
ByRaj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI,Neal Bhatia, MD,Alexandra K. Golant, MD ,Brett King, MD, PhD In part 2 of this Frontline Forum, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Neal D. Bhatia, MD; Alexandra K. Golant, MD; and Brett King, MD, PhD, discuss the rapidly changing use for JAK inhibitors and other agents for atopic dermatitis.

Frontline Forum Part 1: A Discussion of the Current Treatment Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis
ByRaj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI,Neal Bhatia, MD,Alexandra K. Golant, MD ,Brett King, MD, PhD In part 1 of this Frontline Forum, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Neal D. Bhatia, MD; Alexandra K. Golant, MD; and Brett King, MD, PhD, discuss the rapidly changing use for JAK inhibitors and other agents for atopic dermatitis.