Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

The country's only double-board certified pediatric and cosmetic dermatologist shared what he learned from 5 unique patient cases this year.

In between sessions, Lal shared his favorite pearls from AAD, a recent challenging pediatric case in his practice, the significance of LinkedIn, and more.

An expert in dermatology reviews the case of a 10-year-old male with segmental vitiligo, shedding light on the panel's gaps in understanding this complex condition. The conversation explores the treatment challenges and the emotional impact on patients, particularly those of Asian or Indian descent.

Karan Lal DO, MS, FAAD presents the case of a 51-year-old African American male with vitiligo, exploring insurance challenges, treatment options such as topical ruxolitinib, Excimer, and phototherapy, and strategies for setting and managing patient treatment response expectations.

Dr Lal, an expert in dermatology, presents the case of a 45-year-old female with a history of childhood AD marked by severe symptoms. He recaps a panel conversation on the approach to treatment, emphasizing the importance of initiating effective and long-lasting treatment options for optimal relief.

Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD, discusses a case involving a 4-year-old male with atopic dermatitis, covering FDA-approved treatments for this age group, strategies for tapering and stopping treatment, the impact of the atopic march, and challenges with treatment prior authorizations.

Although rare, clinicians are encountering more pediatric patients who are at an increased risk of skin cancer due to immunosuppression.

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