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From Diagnosis to Treatment: Navigating the Atopic Dermatitis Experience : Episode 3

Optimizing Atopic Dermatitis Control in a 36-Year-Old Male: Lifestyle, Treatment Options, and Shared Decision Making

July 2, 2024

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Mona Shahriari, MD, analyzes the case of a 35-year-old male patient presenting with erythematous patches on his trunk and arms, who was diagnosed with moderate atopic dermatitis at age 2 but experienced improvement through adolescence and adulthood.

EP: 1.Managing Atopic Dermatitis in a 12-Year-Old African American Female - Clinical Insights and Prescribing Practices for Melanin-Rich Skin

EP: 2.Comprehensive Treatment Considerations for Atopic Dermatitis in a 12-Year-Old African American Female: Evaluating Topical and Non-Steroidal Options

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EP: 3.Optimizing Atopic Dermatitis Control in a 36-Year-Old Male: Lifestyle, Treatment Options, and Shared Decision Making

What is your impression of this case?
Please comment on if this is a common patient presentation or scenario that you see in your practice.
As the patient attributes sweating to exacerbating his condition, how should this be addressed in his care plan?
Additionally, how might his history of childhood asthma impact the treatment options?
How would you assess the patient's recent lifestyle change (new dusty home) and how this might affect/lead to disease flares?
What is the role of stressors in flares and exacerbations of AD symptoms?
How might smoking cessation impact their condition?