Alexa Hetzel, MS, PA-C

Experts discuss the challenges of managing atopic dermatitis in real-world clinical practice, highlighting access barriers due to insurance disparities, the need for creative solutions to provide effective care, and the importance of incorporating patient-reported outcomes to guide personalized treatment while balancing clinical and systemic constraints.

Experts discuss the importance of balancing effective symptom control with quality of life in managing chronic pediatric atopic dermatitis, emphasizing personalized treatment plans that address both physical and psychosocial impacts while carefully considering when to escalate to systemic therapies based on individual patient needs and experiences.

Experts discuss the recent FDA approval of topical JAK inhibitors for children 2 years or older as a promising advancement in pediatric atopic dermatitis treatment, highlighting their efficacy, their safety, and the practical challenges of integrating these options into individualized care plans while emphasizing the importance of patient education, access, and ongoing monitoring.

Experts discuss the foundational role of topical therapies in pediatric atopic dermatitis management, highlighting the importance of individualized regimens that balance efficacy and safety, incorporate newer nonsteroidal options, and rely on patient education to overcome treatment hesitancy and support long-term disease control.

Experts discuss the central role of patient education and the strategic use of topical therapies in managing atopic dermatitis (AD), emphasizing the need for clear communication, age-appropriate guidance, and flexible treatment plans that leverage topicals for both short-term and long-term disease control.

Experts discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD), highlighting the need for collaborative care, accurate diagnosis, psychosocial support, and long-term personalized strategies to address the disease’s complex physical and emotional burden.

Experts discuss the unique challenges of managing atopic dermatitis (AD) in pediatric and adolescent patients, emphasizing the strategic use of topical treatments to improve adherence, reduce long-term healthcare costs, and prevent disease progression through early, accessible, and individualized care.