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Opinion|Videos|June 19, 2024

Exploring Changes in Atopic Dermatitis Severity Across the Pregnancy Journey

Author(s)Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, Jenny Murase, MD, FAAD

Jenny Murase, MD, describes how rising estrogen levels cause a shift in immune response from Th1 to Th2, causing potential atopic dermatitis exacerbations for patients who are pregnant.

Episodes in this series

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 1 Unveiling Treatment Gaps: Expert Perspectives on the Undermanagement of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Childbearing Potential

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 2 Fostering Communication: Promoting Dialogue on Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Concerns in Patients of Childbearing Potential

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 3 Exploring Changes in Atopic Dermatitis Severity Across the Pregnancy Journey

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 4 Navigating Treatment Choices: Balancing Treatment Options for Childbearing-Age Patients

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 5 Insights on Transcription Binding in Atopic Dermatitis

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 6 Informed Decisions: Dialogue with Treatment-Naïve Pregnant Patients Regarding Systemic Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Options

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 7 Managing Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Escalation in Pregnancy: Considerations and Approaches

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 8 Urgent Need for Consensus on Systemic Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis in Childbearing-Age Populations

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 9 Considerations for Breastfeeding, Lactation, and Postpartum in Family Planning Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Jenny Murase, MD, experts on atopic dermatitis

EP. 10 Concluding Remarks: Systemic Treatment Considerations for Atopic Dermatitis in Patients of Childbearing Potential

EP. 11 Ten Clinical Considerations to Manage AD in Pregnant Patients

EP. 11 Ten Clinical Considerations to Manage AD in Pregnant Patients

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