Clinical Insights: Understanding the Complexities of Atopic Dermatitis Patient Management
An expert in dermatology provides insights from a case-based dinner conversation, discussing the management of atopic dermatitis patients. They emphasize the complexities of the cases, the considerations regarding topical versus systemic treatments, and the administrative challenges associated with prior authorizations.
EP. 1: Case 1: Male, 28 Years Old
December 19th 2023Tina Bhutani-Jacques, MD, presents the case of a 28-year old male with atopic dermatits, wherein the patient attributes his flares to his housing conditions. She discusses the role of patient counseling, shared decision making, and sustained disease control in the management of patients suffering from this condition.
EP. 2: Case 2: Female, 15 Years Old
December 19th 2023Dr Bhutani presents the case of a 15-year-old female with long standing atopic dermatitis and discusses the importance of balancing parental preferences for "natural" agents with effective pharmaceutical options. She also reviews the significance of patient assistance programs in facilitating patient access to and affordability of pharmaceutical therapies.
EP. 3: Tailoring AD Management Advice to Lifestyles and Hobbies
January 24th 2024In a recent Dermatology Times Case-Based Roundtable Meeting, Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS, shared intriguing cases and insights about atopic dermatitis treatment challenges faced by patients with different lifestyles and hobbies.
