Sunscreen Ingredients for UV and Visible Light Protection
March 12th 2025An expert discusses how UV radiation causes DNA damage, accelerating skin aging and cancer risk. Visible light and infrared radiation induce oxidative stress and hyperpigmentation, especially in darker skin tones. Conventional sunscreens shield against UV radiation but offer limited visible light and infrared protection. Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) provide broad coverage, while chemical filters (oxybenzone, avobenzone) absorb UV radiation but lack efficacy against visible and infrared radiation.
The Solar Spectrum and Impact on Skin Health
March 12th 2025An expert discusses how UV radiation makes up about 7% of the sun’s energy and penetrates the skin, causing aging, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation. Visible light and infrared radiation contribute to skin damage, with blue light being more harmful than red light due to its deeper penetration.
Empowering the Eczema Community: NEA’s Vision for Support, Education, and Awareness
March 12th 2025Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, speaks with Wendy Smith Begolka, MBS, of the National Eczema Association about NEA’s strategic efforts in community outreach, health care provider engagement, and patient education.
Discussing Efficacy and Safety of JAK Inhibitors With Patients and Caregivers
March 11th 2025An expert discusses how alopecia areata significantly affects adolescent mental health. Treatment with ritlecitinib requires proper severity assessment via Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score, clear communication of realistic timelines and goals, careful monitoring, and discussion of potential adverse effects. Long-term adherence is crucial for maintaining results.
Patient Considerations for Selecting Treatment for a 16-Year-Old Male With Severe Alopecia Areata
March 11th 2025An expert discusses how treatment for this adolescent boy with severe alopecia areata must balance efficacy with age-appropriate safety, considering psychological impact, growth/development factors, and family preferences while selecting among topical, intralesional, systemic, or emerging biologic options.
Future Directions for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management and Research
March 10th 2025Panelists discuss the areas of research that need more attention in pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) management, highlighting gaps in understanding the long-term effects of treatments, the genetic underpinnings of the disease, and strategies for improving early diagnosis and personalized care.
New Systemic Therapies for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Nemolizumab and Oral JAK Inhibitors
March 10th 2025Panelists discuss the newer systemic treatment options for pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD), including tralokinumab, JAK inhibitors, and nemolizumab, focusing on their mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety profiles in treating moderate to severe cases of the condition in children.
Selecting Systemic Therapy for Patients with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
March 7th 2025Panelists discuss how clinicians can choose the most appropriate systemic treatment for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis by evaluating patient characteristics, comorbidities, and therapeutic goals while considering the latest clinical evidence.