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Navigating the Atopic Dermatitis Landscape: From Diagnosis to Tailored Treatment Plans : Episode 2

Optimizing Management of Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata: From First-Line to Second-Line Treatments and Safety Protocols

July 8, 2024

Opinion

Video

Robert Bruce Posnick, MD, examines a case of a 55-year-old female patient with a 50-year history of atopic dermatitis, comorbid asthma, and severe alopecia areata, presenting with recurrent patches throughout her body, predominantly affecting her face, hands, trunk, arms, legs, and eyelids.

EP: 1.Advances in Atopic Dermatitis Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Treatment and Skin of Color Considerations

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EP: 2.Optimizing Management of Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata: From First-Line to Second-Line Treatments and Safety Protocols

EP: 3.Clinical Insights Into Challenging Atopic Dermatitis Cases: Part 3

What is your impression of this case? What challenges does this case present with, if any?
What co-morbidities do you typically see with Atopic Dermatitis?
Given her history, would you treat systemically? If so, oral JAK or injectable biologic?
Would you consider a topical JAK, ie ruxolitinib? If so, any concern using topical JAK in combo with systemic therapy, if so which ones?