Dr Eichenfield is a clinical professor at University of California, San Diego, and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology.
Promoting Open and Positive Dialogue With Families of Patients With Pediatric Vitiligo
December 19th 2024Larry Eichenfield, MD, discusses how fostering transparent communication with families affected by pediatric vitiligo involves addressing their concerns, setting realistic treatment expectations, providing emotional support, and empowering parents to be advocates for their children’s physical and emotional well-being.
Addressing Psychological and Social Impacts of Pediatric Vitiligo
December 19th 2024Larry Eichenfield, MD, discusses how pediatric vitiligo can profoundly impact a child’s mental health, self-esteem, and social relationships, requiring a comprehensive care approach that includes psychological support, family counseling, and strategies to help children navigate peer interactions and build resilience.
Key Differences in Onset, Progression, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Pediatric Vitiligo
December 19th 2024Larry Eichenfield, MD, discusses how vitiligo manifests uniquely in children through its earlier onset patterns, rapid progression phases, specialized diagnostic challenges for developing skin, and modified treatment approaches that must carefully balance effectiveness with safety concerns for young patients.
Mitigating Alternative Topical Treatments: Ruxolitinib's Role in Atopic Dermatitis Management
June 27th 2024A dermatology expert reviews findings from a recently presented study on using other atopic dermatitis (AD) treatments within six months of initiating ruxolitinib cream. The expert assesses ruxolitinib's effectiveness and potential role in treatment, highlighting the need for further research on its long-term implications in AD management.
Real-World Clinical Experience With Ruxolitinib Cream Monotherapy to Manage Atopic Dermatitis
June 6th 2024In this recently presented poster, a dermatology expert draws on clinical experience to reveal why healthcare providers switch treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD). The expert also examines how these reasons vary with disease stage and patient demographics, offering nuanced insights into AD management.
Insights for Clinicians: Leveraging Real-World Data for Informed Practice
May 30th 2024Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, discusses the numerous limitations of current topical treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD), their impact on patient management, adherence, and quality of life, the common obstacles patients face in achieving adequate disease control with these therapies, and compares ruxolitinib cream as a nonsteroidal monotherapy alternative.
Frontline Forum Part 4: Exploring Expert Perspectives on the Management of Acne Vulgaris
In the final part of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.
Frontline Forum Part 3: Exploring Expert Perspectives on the Management of Acne Vulgaris
In part 3 of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.
Frontline Forum Part 2: Exploring Expert Perspectives on the Management of Acne Vulgaris
In part 2 of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.
Frontline Forum Part 1: Exploring Expert Perspectives on the Management of Acne Vulgaris
In part 1 of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.