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Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut and Dermatology Times Editorial Advisory Board Member, caught up with us at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Meeting to decode new atopic dermatitis treatment data and how that translates to personalized options for patients.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, gives a sneak peek of what to expect in atopic dermatitis education at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Meeting in San Diego, California March 8-12. Since the last meeting, the AAD has released new guidelines to treat the condition. 

Nanette Silverberg, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics and dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, recently led the annual Revolutionizing Vitiligo (ReV) Virtual Conference. Discover what you need to say to overcome insurance coverage hangups with ruxolitinib, the importance of early intervention, and gain an overview of topical guidelines for patients of all ages with vitiligo.

This episode recaps a discussion during a recent Masterclasses in Dermatology Atopic Dermatitis meeting. Course Director Emmy Graber, MD, MBA, moderated a faculty Q&A after sessions. She asked leading atopic dermatitis experts about bathing routine advice for patients and families. They took different ages, cultures, and more into consideration. Rebecca Smith, MD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Zakiya Pressley Rice, MD; and Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; weighed in.

In this episode, discover and learn how to address the unique challenges faced by college students diagnosed with atopic dermatitis—especially as they navigate new lifestyles and medication management. Dr. Ruchi Gupta will lead a session on this topic at the 2023 American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Meeting in Anaheim, California.

In this episode, we delve into pediatric atopic dermatitis with Dr. Colleen Cotton from National Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC. She recently presented a session at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall 2023 in Asheville, North Carolina, and addressed the important considerations in children, why it is better to use an ointment as opposed to a cream, drugs available by age, the importance of timing with live vaccines, and the pros and cons of pre-filled syringes versus injectable pens for young patients.