
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.

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.

Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, reviews the case of a 66-year-old woman who presented with depigmented patches and provides clinical insights on barriers typically encountered during the management of this condition.

An expert on vitiligo discusses the case of a 49-year-old woman with a history of vitiligo who presents with depigmented macules on her abdomen, thighs, and forearms that developed over 2 months.

Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, presents the case of a 60-year-old man with a 5-year history of vitiligo who received topical ruxolitinib 1.5% cream and achieved gradual repigmentation over a six-month period.

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.

Key opinion leaders examine patient response rates to biologic treatments and provide critical insights on transitioning between therapies to optimize patient outcomes.

Looking to the future of atopic dermatitis treatment, Drs Kiracofe and Murase offer concluding remarks on current unmet needs, the benefits of treatment guidelines, and the importance of treating itch in patients who are or may become pregnant.

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, have a comprehensive discussion on treatment safety considerations for patients with atopic dermatitis who are breastfeeding.

Robert Bruce Posnick, MD, examines a case of a 55-year-old female patient with a 50-year history of atopic dermatitis, comorbid asthma, and severe alopecia areata, presenting with recurrent patches throughout her body, predominantly affecting her face, hands, trunk, arms, legs, and eyelids.

Robert Bruce Posnick, MD, presents a case study of a 13-year-old Indian male student with an 11-year history of moderate atopic dermatitis, characterized by hyperpigmented excoriated patches covering 6% of his body surface area, primarily affecting the wrists, arms, legs, face, and neck.

The experts discuss combination therapy approaches, safety considerations, and targeted interleukin-17 systemic treatments for plaque psoriasis.

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.

Dr. Latanya Benjamin, MD, FAAD, FAAP, discusses the role of topical ruxolitinib cream in managing vitiligo and its effectiveness in a 25-year-old female patient.

A pediatric dermatologist reviews the case of a 25-year-old female with a history of vitiligo since adolescence who is affected by the social stigma of the condition.

Dr. Latanya Benjamin, MD, FAAD, FAAP, continues her discussion on a 35-year-old female patient with vitiligo by analyzing laboratory workup results and exploring advanced treatment decisions to optimize patient outcomes.

Highlighting the emotional impact of vitiligo on patients, Latanya Benjamin, MD, FAAD, FAAP, presents the case of a 35-year-old female patient with growing depigmentation in highly visible areas.

Experts on atopic dermatitis weigh the risks and rewards of systemic treatments for pregnant patients and provide clinical insights on monitoring for adverse effects associated with dupilumab.

Drs Kiracofe and Murase provide clinical insights on treatment escalation practices for patients with atopic dermatitis who are pregnant.

Mona Shahriari, MD, analyzes the case of a 35-year-old male patient presenting with erythematous patches on his trunk and arms, who was diagnosed with moderate atopic dermatitis at age 2 but experienced improvement through adolescence and adulthood.

A medical expert in dermatology examines comprehensive treatment approaches for atopic dermatitis in a 12-year-old African American female patient, focusing on the assessment of topical and non-steroidal therapeutic options.

Mona Shahriari, MD, presents a case study of a 12-year-old African American girl experiencing an intensely pruritic rash predominantly affecting the bilateral antecubital and popliteal fossae.

Continuing the discussion of a 50-year-old male patient with vitiligo, Anthony Nuara, MD, PhD, addresses the intricacies of treating patients who have relapsed or experienced a loss of efficacy following their initial treatment and highlights how to select 2nd line treatments with greater efficacy.

An expert on the treatment of vitiligo reviews a second patient case, a 50-year-old male patient who regularly wears medical gloves for his work and whose development of well-defined white patches on his fingers and toes prompted treatment.

Anthony Nuara, MD, PhD, presents the case of a 32-year-old woman with vitiligo, covering her initial diagnosis and workup findings, ending this segment with her prescribed treatments and how shared decision-making lead to these choices.

Mickey Bryson describes the impact of atopic dermatitis on his quality of life and family, and the session concludes with final reflections.

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.

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.

A dermatology expert reviews findings from a recently presented study on using other atopic dermatitis (AD) treatments within six months of initiating ruxolitinib cream. The expert assesses ruxolitinib's effectiveness and potential role in treatment, highlighting the need for further research on its long-term implications in AD management.

Focusing on pregnant patients with atopic dermatitis who are treatment naïve, Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, discuss best practices for informing patients on the available treatment options for this condition.

Jenny Murase, MD, provides a brief overview of the Fc receptor and the role of transcription binding in atopic dermatitis.