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.
Acne Treatment Strategies: Balancing Diet, Hormonal Contraception, and Patient Preferences
June 21st 2024James Del Rosso, DO, presents the case of a 14-year old female suffering from mild to moderate acne and explores the role of isotretinoin, optimizing adolescent treatment protocols, and the rationale behind initial therapies such as oral antibiotics in similar cases.
Adolescent Acne Management: Strategic Approaches and Leveraging Clascoterone Cream
June 21st 2024Hilary Baldwin, MD, presents a case study of a 17-year-old high school student with moderate acne vulgaris on her face and back, which caused significant emotional distress and lowered self-esteem, and discusses the patient's treatment journey and the resolution achieved.
Optimizing Long-Term Care: Physician Insights on Secondary Dermatitis Management
June 10th 2024Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS, discusses prescribing a PDE-4 inhibitor for Mickey Bryson's psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, emphasizing the absence of FDA-approved medications like JAK inhibitors, while Bryson underscores the challenges of daily injections, likening it to insulin use.
Understanding Clascoterone Cream: MOA, Patient Selection Criteria, and Gender-Inclusive Advantages
June 7th 2024Continuing the discussion on the case of a 17-year-old patient with moderate acne, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD, provides an overview of the utilization of clascoterone cream, highlighting the application process and its unique mechanism of action.
Navigating Acne Management: Balancing Patient Expectations and Optimizing Skincare Regimens
June 7th 2024An expert dermatologist presents the case of a 17-year-old with moderate acne, and discusses the importance of the proper application layering of skin care and prescription products to optimize treatment efficacy.
Critical Insights into Isotretinoin Use: Dietary Considerations and Food-Independent Options
June 7th 2024Highlighting ways to maximize absorption of isotretinoin, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD provides insights on dietary considerations and the role of micronized and food independent isotretinoin.
Navigating Vitiligo Treatment: Decoding Pigmentation & Accessing Care
June 6th 2024Rocco Serrao, MD, FAAD, addresses potential barriers to access and affordability of narrowband UVB phototherapy and topical medications for vitiligo treatment, while highlighting available resources to assist patients in overcoming these obstacles.
Tailored Treatments for Non-Segmental Vitiligo in a 38-Year-Old Male Patient
June 6th 2024Rocco Serrao, MD, FAAD, discusses a case of a 38-year-old male with progressive vitiligo, exploring potential triggers and exacerbating factors, as well as lifestyle changes and treatment options to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Community Physician Voices: Exploring Management Options for a College-Age Patient with Vitiligo
June 6th 2024Dr Serrano, shares insights on the panel’s advice given to their patients with vitiligo who have achieved remission through treatment with ruxolitinib, while also addressing the challenges of navigating payer coverage for vitiligo treatments and strategies for dealing with coverage denials.
Expert Insights: Managing Segmental Vitiligo in a College-Age Male Patient
June 6th 2024Rocco Serrao, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist, discusses a case of vitiligo involving a 20-year-old male patient who presents with white patches on his face that have persisted for 6 weeks without any relevant chemical exposures, and emphasizes the importance of providing counseling and support to address the potential impact on the patient's self-esteem and confidence.
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.
Creating a Connection: First Appointment Insights and Critical Inquiries Providers Should Make
June 3rd 2024Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS, and Mickey Bryson discuss Mickey's atopic dermatitis diagnostic process and the ineffective initial treatments, which included topical therapies, homeopathic remedies, and prednisone steroids.
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.
Decoding Atypical Atopic Dermatitis: Unraveling Complex Cases and Advanced Diagnostic Strategies
May 8th 2024Matthew J. Zirwas, MD, , presents a complex case study of a 63-year-old male patient with atopic dermatitis presenting as a chronic, severe pruritic rash on his back, upper arms, and upper thighs. His condition has persisted consistently for the past three months despite a history of intermittent occurrences over several years.