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Opinion|Videos|November 8, 2024

Evolution of Topical Treatment for AD

Author(s)Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAD, Benjamin Lockshin, MD, FAAD

Key Takeaways

Nonsteroidal topical treatments for atopic dermatitis have gained prominence, reducing reliance on steroids and their associated side effects.
PDE4 inhibitors block phosphodiesterase 4, decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokine production and mitigating inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
The evolution of nonsteroidal options reflects a broader trend towards targeted therapies in dermatology, offering improved safety profiles and efficacy.

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Panelists discuss the current landscape of topical treatments for atopic dermatitis, focusing on the evolution of nonsteroidal options over the past decade, and explain the mechanism of action of PDE4 inhibitors in specifically targeting inflammatory pathways associated with the condition.

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 Evolution of Topical Treatment for AD

EP. 1 Evolution of Topical Treatment for AD

EP. 2 PDE4 Inhibitor Roflumilast for AD

EP. 2 PDE4 Inhibitor Roflumilast for AD

EP. 3 Comparing the Efficacy of Roflumilast and Crisaborole

EP. 3 Comparing the Efficacy of Roflumilast and Crisaborole

EP. 4 Roflumilast: Mechanism, and Use for Proactive AD Management

EP. 4 Roflumilast: Mechanism, and Use for Proactive AD Management

EP. 5 Considerations for Using Roflumilast in the Pediatric Population, and for Skin of Color

EP. 5 Considerations for Using Roflumilast in the Pediatric Population, and for Skin of Color

EP. 6 Patient Education and Novel Topical Therapies for AD

EP. 6 Patient Education and Novel Topical Therapies for AD

EP. 7 Pediatric and Adult AD Cases Illuminate Benefits of Topical PDE4 Inhibitors

EP. 7 Pediatric and Adult AD Cases Illuminate Benefits of Topical PDE4 Inhibitors

Can you provide an overview of the current landscape of topical treatments for atopic dermatitis and how these options, specifically nonsteroidal options, have evolved over the past decade?
What is the mechanism of action of PDE4 inhibitors, and how do they specifically target the inflammatory pathways in atopic dermatitis?

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