Articles by TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C

TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C, discusses tips for educating patients and raising awareness about prurigo nodularis, focusing on the importance of informing patients about the role of systemic treatments and empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.

TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C, discusses how to approach conversations with patients about starting systemic therapy for prurigo nodularis, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic treatment expectations, promoting long-term adherence, and providing tips for managing biologic agents administered on a bimonthly or monthly basis.

TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C, discusses how systemic treatments for prurigo nodularis are considered for patients with moderate to severe disease, highlighting key patient-specific factors such as comorbidities and disease severity when initiating treatment.

TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C, discusses how treatment goals for prurigo nodularis should be based on disease severity and comorbidities, with adjustments to the treatment approach to optimize patient outcomes.

A collection of clinical insights on prurigo nodularis, exploring awareness and educational efforts as well as trends in treatment.

Available Psoriasis, Patient Involvement, and Holistic Treatment
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C 
Updating Treatment Guidelines: Incorporating Novel Therapies to Address Unmet Needs
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Psoriasis specialists evaluate strategies for integrating emerging therapies into existing treatment protocols and conclude by addressing persistent gaps in current psoriasis management approaches.

When to Discontinue Treatment: Interpreting Safety Signals and Adverse Event Patterns
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Key opinion leaders examine safety concerns and adverse event trends in psoriasis treatments, discussing how these factors influence decisions to discontinue therapy and transition patients to alternative interventions.

Achieving Durable Responses: Physician's Guide to Interpreting Long-Term Efficacy Data
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Clinicians analyze long-term efficacy data in psoriasis treatments, focusing on how they communicate and contextualize information about treatment duration to their patients.

Long-Term Efficacy and Insights from POETYK PSO-1 Studies: Implications for Psoriasis Treatment
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Physicians examine the enduring effectiveness and key findings from the POETYK PSO-1 clinical trials, evaluating their impact on the evolving landscape of psoriasis treatment options.

Expert Insights into Managing Inadequate Response to Systemic Therapies: Strategies and Solutions
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Medical experts explore approaches for addressing suboptimal outcomes in systemic psoriasis treatments, including methods to enhance therapeutic efficacy and criteria for transitioning to alternative treatments.

Understanding IL-17 Therapies: Treatment Considerations, Rapid Response, and Impact on Plaque Psoriasis Location
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Dermatology experts examine the role of IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis management, focusing on treatment strategies, swift clinical responses, and their effectiveness across various anatomical sites affected by plaque psoriasis.

Comparative Analysis: Deucravacitinib and Adalimumab in Psoriasis Treatment
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Medical professionals discuss ongoing clinical trials and novel medications for the treatment of psoriasis.

TYK2 Inhibition and Deucravacitinib: Mechanism of Action, Safety Considerations, and Patient-Provider Conversations
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Key opinion leaders examine TYK2 inhibition and deucravacitinib, focusing on the mechanism of action, safety profile, and strategies for effective patient-provider communication regarding this treatment approach.

Head-to-Head Clinical Trials: Comparing Psoriasis Treatment Response Rates
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C This professional summary discusses the definitions of loss of response and loss of efficacy in patient therapy, while also comparing response rates across different psoriasis treatments.

Clinical Insights: Managing Psoriasis Treatment Dynamics and Strategic Therapy Switching Considerations
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Key opinion leaders examine patient response rates to biologic treatments and provide critical insights on transitioning between therapies to optimize patient outcomes.

A Conversation on Combination Therapy, Safety Profiles, and Targeted IL-17 Systemic Treatments
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C The experts discuss combination therapy approaches, safety considerations, and targeted interleukin-17 systemic treatments for plaque psoriasis.

Empowering Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Navigating Treatment Challenges Informed Patient Conversations and Decision Trees
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Key opinion leaders explore the management of plaque psoriasis, addressing treatment-related challenges and emphasizing the importance of effective communication for informed decision-making in therapy selection.

Plaque Psoriasis Case Study: Patient Presentation, Treatment Selection, and Shared Decision-Making for Improved Outcomes
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C The key opinion leaders examine a case study of a 42-year-old male patient, detailing the process of treatment selection and shared decision-making that led to improved outcomes.

Navigating Plaque Psoriasis: Insights into the Psychosocial Impact and Evolving Treatment Landscape
ByAlexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C,Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C ,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Terry Faleye, MPAS, PA-C Medical experts specializing in plaque psoriasis offer a comprehensive overview of the current treatment landscape, its evolution, and the disease's psychological and physical impacts.

This CME credit opportunity delves into the pathogenesis and management of hidradenitis suppurativa.

An expert in skin condition management discusses the case of a 13-year-old male with a prolonged history of AD and early-onset food allergies. Emphasizing the challenges of the steroid treatment cycle, the expert provides insights into integrating parental preferences for "natural" agents alongside effective pharmaceutical options. Additionally, the discussion explores strategies for communicating treatment mechanisms to patients and fostering collaborative engagement in the treatment selection process.

TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C, examines the case of an 18-year-old female with persistent AD, wherein the patient attributes her flares to her housing conditions. He discusses her treatment plan and addresses the challenges posed by red face syndrome induced by dupilumab, while commenting on how the panel managed patient expectations, treatment preferences, and sustained disease control.

Frontline Forum Part 3: Topical Therapy for Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses
ByNicholas Brownstone, MD,James Q. Del Rosso, DO,Linda Stein Gold, MD,Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Darren West, MPAS, PA-C Experts discuss enhancing patient outcomes, comparing clobetasol cream concentrations, and more.

Frontline Forum Part 2: Topical Therapy for Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses
ByNicholas Brownstone, MD,James Q. Del Rosso, DO,Linda Stein Gold, MD,Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Darren West, MPAS, PA-C Experts discuss enhancing patient outcomes, topical formulations and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and more.

Frontline Forum Part 1: Topical Therapy for Corticosteroid-Responsive Dermatoses
ByNicholas Brownstone, MD,James Q. Del Rosso, DO,Linda Stein Gold, MD,Jayme M. Heim, MSN, FNP-BC,TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C,Darren West, MPAS, PA-C Experts discuss enhancing patient outcomes, the "mounting mutiny" against topicals, and more.

Experts in dermatology share their insights on how to approach corticosteroid hesitancy in their dermatology patient populations.

Experts in dermatology discuss their considerations for atopic dermatitis and plaque psoriasis topical treatment options highlighting the different penetration, access, and safety considerations.

James Q Del Rosso, DO and TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C comment on the practical aspects of utilizing topical corticosteroids, including potency, formulation, administration, and utility.

James Q Del Rosso, DO and TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C discuss the role of topical agents in the management of dermatological conditions reviewing their position and role within the treatment landscape for dermatological conditions.