Benefits of a Combination Treatment Approach Using Laser Therapy
January 20th 2025A panelist discusses how combining laser therapy with other treatment modalities, such as topical medications, phototherapy, and systemic agents, can produce synergistic effects and better clinical outcomes for resistant skin conditions.
Adjusting Laser Therapy Treatment Based on Patient Access, History, and Motivation
January 20th 2025A panelist discusses how laser therapy protocols should be customized based on patients’ financial resources, previous treatment experiences, and commitment level to ensure optimal adherence and therapeutic success.
Advancing Care With Laser and Light-Based Technology in Dermatology
January 20th 2025A panelist discusses how targeted laser therapy offers promising treatment outcomes for chronic skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo, by reducing inflammation, stimulating melanin production, and promoting skin healing through controlled light exposure.
Practice Pearls for Managing Patients With Prurigo Nodularis
January 17th 2025A panelist discusses how the advent of targeted systemic therapies such as dupilumab and nemolizumab has transformed the treatment landscape for prurigo nodularis, offering more effective options for breaking the itch-scratch cycle while maintaining favorable safety profiles compared with traditional systemic treatments.
Comparing Fractional and Non-Fractional Lasers for Skin Rejuvenation
January 13th 2025A panelist discusses how fractional lasers create microscopic treatment zones for controlled healing, whereas nonfractional lasers target broader areas, offering different approaches to skin resurfacing based on patient needs and recovery preferences.
How to Approach Severe AD With Combination Therapy
January 13th 2025A panelist discusses how combining different therapeutic approaches, such as topical agents with systemic medications, can provide optimal control for patients with severe atopic dermatitis while managing both acute flares and long-term disease maintenance.
Navigating Patient Concerns About Adverse Effects of Topicals for AD
January 13th 2025A panelist discusses how health care providers can address patients’ concerns about topical treatment side effects in atopic dermatitis by providing education about proper application, expected outcomes, and the strong safety profile of modern topical medications.
When to Choose a Systemic or Topical for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
January 13th 2025A panelist discusses how the choice between systemic and topical treatments for atopic dermatitis patients should be based on factors like disease severity, affected body surface area, impact on quality of life, and previous treatment response.
Optimizing Severe Prurigo Nodularis Treatment in a 65-Year-Old Male With Multiple Comorbidities
January 10th 2025A panelist discusses how this patient's history of chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and psychological stress are significant contributing factors to his prurigo nodularis, necessitating a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses both the underlying conditions and the itch-scratch cycle.
When to Consider Systemic Treatment for Prurigo Nodularis Patients
January 7th 2025TJ 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.
Managing Moderate Prurigo Nodularis in a 52-Year-Old Female With Atopic Dermatitis
January 2nd 2025A panelist discusses how diagnostic differentiation of prurigo nodularis requires careful examination of the characteristic firm, hyperkeratotic nodules and consideration of the patient's history of chronic pruritus and scratching behavior, while noting that comorbid atopic dermatitis may influence treatment selection toward dual-targeting therapies.
Utilizing Safety Data When Prescribing Ruxolitinib Cream for Atopic Dermatitis
January 2nd 2025The panelist discusses how safety data from clinical trials and real-world evidence should guide physicians in prescribing ruxolitinib cream, including patient monitoring protocols and managing potential adverse effects in atopic dermatitis treatment.
Discussing Nonsteroidal Topical Creams for Atopic Dermatitis With Patients
January 2nd 2025The panelist discusses how to effectively communicate with patients about nonsteroidal topical treatment options for atopic dermatitis, including their benefits, proper application methods, and expected outcomes.
Patient Education and Key Considerations for Initiating Topical JAK Inhibitors
December 31st 2024A panelist discusses how initiating topical JAK inhibitors requires thorough patient education about proper application techniques, safety monitoring, and setting realistic expectations for treatment response timelines.
Providing Support for Comorbidities and Psychological Health in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
December 31st 2024A panelist discusses how supporting patients with atopic dermatitis requires addressing both physical comorbidities and psychological health challenges simultaneously for optimal treatment outcomes.
Patient Adherence and the Future of Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
December 24th 2024James Song, MD, FAAD, discusses how improving patient adherence to atopic dermatitis treatments requires addressing barriers such as cost, treatment complexity, and patient education, while highlighting how emerging therapies and simplified regimens may help overcome these challenges in the future.
Comparing and Contrasting the Current Armamentarium for Treating Atopic Dermatitis
December 24th 2024A panelist discusses how the current treatment options for atopic dermatitis range from topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors for mild cases to systemic medications such as dupilumab and Janus kinase inhibitors for moderate-to-severe disease, with selection based on factors such as disease severity, patient age, and safety considerations.
New and Upcoming Therapies in Atopic Dermatitis
December 24th 2024James Song, MD, FAAD, discusses how recent advancements in atopic dermatitis treatment include targeted biologics and Janus kinase inhibitors that offer promising alternatives to traditional therapies for patients with moderate-to-severe disease.
Final Thoughts: The Spesolimab and GPP Flare Reduction
December 23rd 2024Panelists discuss how the Effisayil 2 trial's results suggest that spesolimab offers a promising strategy for reducing the frequency and severity of GPP flares, potentially revolutionizing the management of this severe and life-threatening condition.
Nonsurgical Treatments for Advanced BCC Management
December 23rd 2024Panelists discuss how emerging nonsurgical options such as hedgehog pathway inhibitors, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and photodynamic therapy are expanding treatment possibilities for patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC), particularly for those unsuitable for or unresponsive to traditional surgical interventions.
Advances in Systemic Treatment Options for Prurigo Nodularis
December 20th 2024A panelist discusses how the treatment landscape for prurigo nodularis (PN) has evolved from primarily using topical therapies and off-label systemic medications to incorporating FDA-approved targeted biologics such as dupilumab and nemolizumab, which have demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing both the itchiness and nodular lesions.
Understanding Patient Comorbidities and Burden of Disease in Prurigo Nodularis
December 20th 2024A panelist discusses how prurigo nodularis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that disproportionately affects middle-aged adults and those with immune disorders, causing intensely pruritic nodules that significantly impact quality of life through both physical discomfort and psychological distress.