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Panelists discuss how the current topical standard of care has evolved from traditional topical steroids developed in the 1960s to include newer nonsteroidal options like ruxolitinib (Janus kinase [JAK] inhibitor), roflumilast (phosphodiesterase-4 [PDE4] inhibitor), and tapinarof (aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist), with steroids now serving as bridge treatments rather than long-term maintenance therapy.

Panelists discuss how atopic dermatitis presents differently across pediatric age groups. Infants show lesions on cheeks and extensor surfaces, whereas older children develop more typical flexural patterns. They also discuss how the condition significantly impacts the quality of life for patients and caregivers through sleep disruption, school performance issues, and ongoing parental stress.