Opinion|Videos|April 18, 2025

Future Perspectives: Can Innovative Topical Therapies Like Ruxolitinib Reduce Systemic Treatment Dependency in Pediatric AD?

James Song, MD, FAAD, discusses how emerging topical JAK inhibitors like ruxolitinib cream may reduce the necessity for systemic therapies in select pediatric atopic dermatitis patients by effectively controlling moderate disease and potentially serving as long-term maintenance therapy with a favorable safety profile.

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  • Looking ahead, do you think new topical treatments like ruxolitinib could reduce the need for systemic therapies in certain pediatric patients? Why or why not?

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