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Opinion|Videos|June 12, 2024

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

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

Dr. Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, FAAD, and Dr. Jenny Murase, MD, introduce a discussion on the undertreatment of patients with atopic dermatitis, particularly focusing on pregnant individuals and those of childbearing age.

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

Video content above is prompted by the following question(s):

Please comment on the issue of undertreatment and underdosing in pregnant populations, even when data supports their potential efficacy and safety.
How might this bias hinder optimizing care and the willingness to use potentially higher-risk but more efficacious systemic therapies?

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