Case #2: Male, 13 Years Old

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EP: 2.Case #2: Male, 13 Years Old

EP: 3.Helping Patients Navigate New Environments to Manage Atopic Dermatitis

Panelists:

TJ Chao, MPAS, PA-C

Atlanta North Dermatology

Woodstock, Georgia

Program Description:

An expert in dermatology provides insights from a case-based round table conversation, discussing the management of atopic dermatitis patients. He emphasizes the complexities of the cases, the considerations regarding topical versus systemic treatments, and the administrative challenges associated with prior authorizations.

Segment Description:

An expert in skin condition management discusses the case of a 13-year-old male with a prolonged history of AD and early-onset food allergies. Emphasizing the challenges of the steroid treatment cycle, the expert provides insights into integrating parental preferences for "natural" agents alongside effective pharmaceutical options. Additionally, the discussion explores strategies for communicating treatment mechanisms to patients and fostering collaborative engagement in the treatment selection process.