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What documentation details helps support approval for ruxolitinib cream?

Topical Therapies

What documentation details helps support approval for ruxolitinib cream?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

Can EHR templates improve access for new therapies like ruxolitinib?

Topical Therapies

Can EHR templates improve access for new therapies like ruxolitinib?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

What are common documentation mistakes that delay access to newer topicals?

Topical Therapies

What are common documentation mistakes that delay access to newer topicals?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

What’s key to documenting steroid failure or intolerance clearly?

Topical Therapies

What’s key to documenting steroid failure or intolerance clearly?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

How do you talk to patients when access issues delay treatment?

Topical Therapies

How do you talk to patients when access issues delay treatment?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

What’s your top access tip for new clinicians balancing care and paperwork?

Topical Therapies

What’s your top access tip for new clinicians balancing care and paperwork?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

How does the MyPath Melanoma test differ from standard histopathologic evaluation?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How does the MyPath Melanoma test differ from standard histopathologic evaluation?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

When should dermatologists consider the use of MyPath Melanoma test for a suspicious lesion?

Cutaneous Melanoma

When should dermatologists consider the use of MyPath Melanoma test for a suspicious lesion?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

How should MyPath Melanoma test results be interpreted, especially when the result is not clearly benign or malignant?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How should MyPath Melanoma test results be interpreted, especially when the result is not clearly benign or malignant?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

What logistical considerations should dermatologists keep in mind when ordering MyPath Melanoma?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What logistical considerations should dermatologists keep in mind when ordering MyPath Melanoma?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

In what clinical scenarios might a dermatologist consider ordering MyPath Melanoma for a melanocytic lesion?

Cutaneous Melanoma

In what clinical scenarios might a dermatologist consider ordering MyPath Melanoma for a melanocytic lesion?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

Can you describe how MyPath Melanoma adds clinical value when evaluating melanocytic lesions that are not clearly malignant?

Cutaneous Melanoma

Can you describe how MyPath Melanoma adds clinical value when evaluating melanocytic lesions that are not clearly malignant?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

How does a positive or negative MyPath Melanoma result impact your treatment recommendations?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How does a positive or negative MyPath Melanoma result impact your treatment recommendations?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

What role do you see molecular diagnostics playing in the early detection and management of melanoma over the next 5 to 10 years?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What role do you see molecular diagnostics playing in the early detection and management of melanoma over the next 5 to 10 years?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

What makes some melanocytic lesions difficult to diagnose based on histopathology alone?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What makes some melanocytic lesions difficult to diagnose based on histopathology alone?

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

What are the biggest challenges in managing atypical melanocytic lesions with ambiguous histology? With Dr. Moody

Cutaneous Melanoma

What are the biggest challenges in managing atypical melanocytic lesions with ambiguous histology? With Dr. Moody

Featuring Brent Moody, MD

What makes a sunscreen well formulated from both a clinician and patient perspective?

Sunscreen

What makes a sunscreen well formulated from both a clinician and patient perspective?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

How do ingredients beyond UV filters, like antioxidants or moisturizers, enhance photoprotection?

Sunscreen

How do ingredients beyond UV filters, like antioxidants or moisturizers, enhance photoprotection?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

How do you identify sunscreens that offer reliable broad-spectrum protection beyond SPF ratings?

Sunscreen

How do you identify sunscreens that offer reliable broad-spectrum protection beyond SPF ratings?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

What makes a sunscreen particularly effective for pigment protection or visible-light defense?

Sunscreen

What makes a sunscreen particularly effective for pigment protection or visible-light defense?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

What is Helioplex technology, and how does it improve stability and UV coverage?

Sunscreen

What is Helioplex technology, and how does it improve stability and UV coverage?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

Why does a higher SPF still matter in real-world use?

Sunscreen

Why does a higher SPF still matter in real-world use?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

What is your take on the role of antioxidants in photoprotection?

Sunscreen

What is your take on the role of antioxidants in photoprotection?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

What are your go-to strategies for improving sunscreen adherence in daily life?

Sunscreen

What are your go-to strategies for improving sunscreen adherence in daily life?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

Are there any patient groups you feel are undercounseled when it comes to the risks of photodamage?

Sunscreen

Are there any patient groups you feel are undercounseled when it comes to the risks of photodamage?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

Which common medications increase photosensitivity, and how should this shape your counseling?

Sunscreen

Which common medications increase photosensitivity, and how should this shape your counseling?

Featuring Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD

How do you approach treating acne without compromising the skin barrier, especially in patients with sensitive skin?

Acne

How do you approach treating acne without compromising the skin barrier, especially in patients with sensitive skin?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

Why is salicylic acid a useful ingredient in acne cleansers, and how can formulation approaches improve its delivery?

Acne

Why is salicylic acid a useful ingredient in acne cleansers, and how can formulation approaches improve its delivery?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What role does the skin barrier play in acne pathophysiology, and how should it influence treatment selection?

Acne

What role does the skin barrier play in acne pathophysiology, and how should it influence treatment selection?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

Are there specific ingredients or technologies that help balance acne treatment with barrier preservation?

Acne

Are there specific ingredients or technologies that help balance acne treatment with barrier preservation?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What are hydrophobically modified polymers, and what role do they play in cleanser tolerability?

Acne

What are hydrophobically modified polymers, and what role do they play in cleanser tolerability?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What role do hydrocolloidal patches play in an acne routine, and when do you typically recommend them?

Acne

What role do hydrocolloidal patches play in an acne routine, and when do you typically recommend them?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What’s the clinical significance of using 2% salicylic acid in combination with polymeric cleansing technology?

Acne

What’s the clinical significance of using 2% salicylic acid in combination with polymeric cleansing technology?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

How can dermatologists help patients pair prescription acne medications with over-the-counter products that protect the skin barrier?

Acne

How can dermatologists help patients pair prescription acne medications with over-the-counter products that protect the skin barrier?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What role does patient education play in making sure over-the-counter products support rather than interfere with prescription therapies?

Acne

What role does patient education play in making sure over-the-counter products support rather than interfere with prescription therapies?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What is the "retinol sandwich" method for managing acne?

Acne

What is the "retinol sandwich" method for managing acne?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What are the practical advantages of prescribing the 350 mg packet of tirbanibulin over the 250 mg?

Actinic Keratosis

What are the practical advantages of prescribing the 350 mg packet of tirbanibulin over the 250 mg?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

In terms of a clearance timeline, what expectations should clinicians set with themselves and with patients starting tirbanibulin, especially when comparing it with therapies like 5-FU?

Actinic Keratosis

In terms of a clearance timeline, what expectations should clinicians set with themselves and with patients starting tirbanibulin, especially when comparing it with therapies like 5-FU?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

How do you counsel patients and colleagues about the timeline of response, given that visible skin reaction may not appear immediately?

Actinic Keratosis

How do you counsel patients and colleagues about the timeline of response, given that visible skin reaction may not appear immediately?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

When might you choose tirbanibulin over 5-FU for AK field therapy?

Actinic Keratosis

When might you choose tirbanibulin over 5-FU for AK field therapy?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

How do you approach field therapy in actinic keratosis, and where does tirbanibulin fit into that strategy?

Actinic Keratosis

How do you approach field therapy in actinic keratosis, and where does tirbanibulin fit into that strategy?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

How do you advise scheduling follow-up visits for patients on tirbanibulin, knowing pivotal trial endpoints extended to 57 days?

Actinic Keratosis

How do you advise scheduling follow-up visits for patients on tirbanibulin, knowing pivotal trial endpoints extended to 57 days?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

What were the key findings of the PROAK study, and how did its results inform our understanding of tirbanibulin’s impact on patient quality of life?

Actinic Keratosis

What were the key findings of the PROAK study, and how did its results inform our understanding of tirbanibulin’s impact on patient quality of life?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

What is the estimated risk of progression from actinic keratosis to squamous cell carcinoma, and how does lesion count affect this risk?

Actinic Keratosis

What is the estimated risk of progression from actinic keratosis to squamous cell carcinoma, and how does lesion count affect this risk?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

How can dermatologists decide between lesion-directed and field-directed therapies when treating actinic keratosis?

Actinic Keratosis

How can dermatologists decide between lesion-directed and field-directed therapies when treating actinic keratosis?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

What advancements in the understanding of actinic keratosis pathophysiology or treatment are shaping future management approaches?

Actinic Keratosis

What advancements in the understanding of actinic keratosis pathophysiology or treatment are shaping future management approaches?

Featuring Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Is home-based NB-UVB a challenge to prescribe for clinicians?

NB-UVB

Is home-based NB-UVB a challenge to prescribe for clinicians?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

What practical steps can a dermatologist take to start prescribing a home-based NB-UVB device?

NB-UVB

What practical steps can a dermatologist take to start prescribing a home-based NB-UVB device?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

What are the key benefits of home-based NB-UVB devices?

NB-UVB

What are the key benefits of home-based NB-UVB devices?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

Is home-based NB-UVB better suited for localized disease or widespread conditions?

NB-UVB

Is home-based NB-UVB better suited for localized disease or widespread conditions?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

Is home-based NB-UVB device setup difficult for patients?

NB-UVB

Is home-based NB-UVB device setup difficult for patients?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

How does guided dosing mode on newer devices improve safety and reduce uncertainty for both patients and dermatologists?

NB-UVB

How does guided dosing mode on newer devices improve safety and reduce uncertainty for both patients and dermatologists?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

How straightforward is the prescribing and enrollment process for at-home phototherapy?

NB-UVB

How straightforward is the prescribing and enrollment process for at-home phototherapy?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

Why has phototherapy declined in use, and are the main barriers clinical or logistical?

NB-UVB

Why has phototherapy declined in use, and are the main barriers clinical or logistical?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

What practical considerations should dermatologists keep in mind when setting up a patient with an at-home phototherapy unit?

NB-UVB

What practical considerations should dermatologists keep in mind when setting up a patient with an at-home phototherapy unit?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

What kind of clearance rates can be expected in psoriasis with NB-UVB phototherapy?

NB-UVB

What kind of clearance rates can be expected in psoriasis with NB-UVB phototherapy?

Featuring Jessica Kaffenberger, MD

What differentiates IL-13 from IL-4 in the progression of AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

What differentiates IL-13 from IL-4 in the progression of AD?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

How do you identify and manage itch-dominant AD patients?

Atopic Dermatitis

How do you identify and manage itch-dominant AD patients?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

How can dermatologists more effectively measure and monitor treatment success beyond traditional scaling/scoring tools?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists more effectively measure and monitor treatment success beyond traditional scaling/scoring tools?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

What role does proactive vs reactive therapy play in maintaining long-term disease control in AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

What role does proactive vs reactive therapy play in maintaining long-term disease control in AD?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

What factors can help dermatologists determine which cytokine pathway to target when selecting a therapy for AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

What factors can help dermatologists determine which cytokine pathway to target when selecting a therapy for AD?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

What are the long-term impacts of early-onset AD on child development and overall health?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the long-term impacts of early-onset AD on child development and overall health?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

Should patients with moderate AD by treated with systemic therapies earlier in disease progression?

Atopic Dermatitis

Should patients with moderate AD by treated with systemic therapies earlier in disease progression?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

How can dermatologists identify and manage treatment resistance in patients with AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists identify and manage treatment resistance in patients with AD?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

What are the most effective ways to communicate realistic treatment expectations to patients with AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the most effective ways to communicate realistic treatment expectations to patients with AD?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

What challenges exist in assessing AD in patients with skin of color, and how can they be addressed?

Atopic Dermatitis

What challenges exist in assessing AD in patients with skin of color, and how can they be addressed?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

Do patients need to demonstrate inadequate response to topical therapies before initiating lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

Do patients need to demonstrate inadequate response to topical therapies before initiating lebrikizumab?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

Why is systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis still underutilized, despite the availability of newer targeted options?

Atopic Dermatitis

Why is systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis still underutilized, despite the availability of newer targeted options?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

How can dermatologists improve diagnostic accuracy for AD in skin of color?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists improve diagnostic accuracy for AD in skin of color?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

What clinical features define an ideal patient profile for starting lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What clinical features define an ideal patient profile for starting lebrikizumab?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

Are most patients beginning lebrikizumab already previously treated with another biologic, or are some biologic-naïve?

Atopic Dermatitis

Are most patients beginning lebrikizumab already previously treated with another biologic, or are some biologic-naïve?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

Should dermatologists adjust lebrikizumab dosing in patients who experience flares during maintenance therapy?

Atopic Dermatitis

Should dermatologists adjust lebrikizumab dosing in patients who experience flares during maintenance therapy?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

What insights did the ADhere study provide about combining lebrikizumab with topical corticosteroids?

Atopic Dermatitis

What insights did the ADhere study provide about combining lebrikizumab with topical corticosteroids?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

What results were seen in the clinical trials for lebrikizumab regarding itch reduction?

Atopic Dermatitis

What results were seen in the clinical trials for lebrikizumab regarding itch reduction?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

What laboratory monitoring, if any, is recommended for patients starting and continuing on lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What laboratory monitoring, if any, is recommended for patients starting and continuing on lebrikizumab?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

What outcomes have been observed with monthly maintenance dosing of lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What outcomes have been observed with monthly maintenance dosing of lebrikizumab?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

How should dermatologists approach patients with AD who appear “mild to moderate” clinically but have significant quality-of-life impairment?

Atopic Dermatitis

How should dermatologists approach patients with AD who appear “mild to moderate” clinically but have significant quality-of-life impairment?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

What were the key findings of the ADapt trial, which studied patients switching to lebrikizumab after dupilumab treatment?

Atopic Dermatitis

What were the key findings of the ADapt trial, which studied patients switching to lebrikizumab after dupilumab treatment?

Featuring James Del Rosso, DO

How is chronic hand eczema defined clinically, and how does it differ from atopic dermatitis?

Eczema

How is chronic hand eczema defined clinically, and how does it differ from atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

What are the major subtypes of CHE, and how can they be differentiated in clinical practice?

Eczema

What are the major subtypes of CHE, and how can they be differentiated in clinical practice?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

When should dermatologists consider patch testing in patients with chronic hand eczema?

Eczema

When should dermatologists consider patch testing in patients with chronic hand eczema?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

What is the mechanism of action of delgocitinib cream, and how is it relevant to CHE pathophysiology?

Eczema

What is the mechanism of action of delgocitinib cream, and how is it relevant to CHE pathophysiology?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

How does delgocitinib differ mechanistically from other topical therapies used for CHE?

Eczema

How does delgocitinib differ mechanistically from other topical therapies used for CHE?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

How quickly can patients with CHE expect to see improvement in skin clearance with delgocitinib cream?

Eczema

How quickly can patients with CHE expect to see improvement in skin clearance with delgocitinib cream?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

What is known about the durability of response of delgocitinib cream for CHE after treatment discontinuation?

Eczema

What is known about the durability of response of delgocitinib cream for CHE after treatment discontinuation?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

Does delgocitinib cream carry a boxed warning, and are there any major safety concerns clinicians should be aware of?

Eczema

Does delgocitinib cream carry a boxed warning, and are there any major safety concerns clinicians should be aware of?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

Is routine lab monitoring required for patients on delgocitinib cream?

Eczema

Is routine lab monitoring required for patients on delgocitinib cream?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

Can delgocitinib cream for CHE be used on a continuous or as-needed basis depending on flare patterns?

Eczema

Can delgocitinib cream for CHE be used on a continuous or as-needed basis depending on flare patterns?

Featuring Brad Glick, DO, MPH

What is the MyPath Melanoma test, and how does it work?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What is the MyPath Melanoma test, and how does it work?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

What types of melanocytic lesions is the MyPath test best suited for?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What types of melanocytic lesions is the MyPath test best suited for?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

What is the difference between the MyPath Melanoma test and the DecisionDx-Melanoma test?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What is the difference between the MyPath Melanoma test and the DecisionDx-Melanoma test?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

What is the turnaround time for results from the MyPath Melanoma test, and how are results reported?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What is the turnaround time for results from the MyPath Melanoma test, and how are results reported?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

Can I order the MyPath Melanoma test on a lesion that has been previously biopsied, or does it need to be planned in advance?

Cutaneous Melanoma

Can I order the MyPath Melanoma test on a lesion that has been previously biopsied, or does it need to be planned in advance?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

Is the MyPath Melanoma test typically covered by insurance, and what should I tell patients about potential out-of-pocket costs?

Cutaneous Melanoma

Is the MyPath Melanoma test typically covered by insurance, and what should I tell patients about potential out-of-pocket costs?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

How do you incorporate MyPath results when there is histologic discordance or when pathology is borderline?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How do you incorporate MyPath results when there is histologic discordance or when pathology is borderline?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

What are your thoughts on a dermatologist ordering MyPath vs a dermatopathologist?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What are your thoughts on a dermatologist ordering MyPath vs a dermatopathologist?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

How can molecular diagnostics like MyPath reduce overtreatment in certain patients?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How can molecular diagnostics like MyPath reduce overtreatment in certain patients?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

How do you typically approach long-term monitoring for patients with a history of severely atypical nevi or dysplastic nevi?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How do you typically approach long-term monitoring for patients with a history of severely atypical nevi or dysplastic nevi?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

What are the limitations of GEP testing in melanoma diagnosis?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What are the limitations of GEP testing in melanoma diagnosis?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

Are GEP tests meant to replace or supplement traditional pathology for melanoma?

Cutaneous Melanoma

Are GEP tests meant to replace or supplement traditional pathology for melanoma?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

What are the biggest challenges in managing atypical melanocytic lesions with ambiguous histology?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What are the biggest challenges in managing atypical melanocytic lesions with ambiguous histology?

Featuring Alexander Witkowski, MD, PhD

How should dermatologists evaluate whether lebrikizumab is a better option than dupilumab for a given patient?

Atopic Dermatitis

How should dermatologists evaluate whether lebrikizumab is a better option than dupilumab for a given patient?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

Can lebrikizumab be considered for patients with mild atopic dermatitis, or is it primarily for moderate-to-severe cases?

Atopic Dermatitis

Can lebrikizumab be considered for patients with mild atopic dermatitis, or is it primarily for moderate-to-severe cases?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

Is there flexibility in the dosing schedule for lebrikizumab to accommodate individual patient needs?

Atopic Dermatitis

Is there flexibility in the dosing schedule for lebrikizumab to accommodate individual patient needs?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

What is lebrikizumab's safety profile?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is lebrikizumab's safety profile?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

How does lebrikizumab compare to JAK inhibitors in terms of safety and efficacy for patients with atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does lebrikizumab compare to JAK inhibitors in terms of safety and efficacy for patients with atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

What clinical factors should guide dermatologists in selecting lebrikizumab over dupilumab or tralokinumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What clinical factors should guide dermatologists in selecting lebrikizumab over dupilumab or tralokinumab?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

What are the most important patient education points you should counsel your patients on when initiating treatment with lebrikizumab? With Dr. Kwong

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the most important patient education points you should counsel your patients on when initiating treatment with lebrikizumab? With Dr. Kwong

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

What role does shared decision-making play in improving AD outcomes, and how can it be implemented in practice?

Atopic Dermatitis

What role does shared decision-making play in improving AD outcomes, and how can it be implemented in practice?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

What are some limitations of traditional scoring/scaling systems in assessing AD severity?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are some limitations of traditional scoring/scaling systems in assessing AD severity?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

How can dermatologists work with allergists to manage patients with atopic dermatitis and significant environmental or food allergies?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists work with allergists to manage patients with atopic dermatitis and significant environmental or food allergies?

Featuring Pearl Kwong, MD

What is the i31-SLNB score, and how does it improve melanoma risk stratification?

Skin Cancer

What is the i31-SLNB score, and how does it improve melanoma risk stratification?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

What are the key thresholds or risk categories within the i31-SLNB score?

Skin Cancer

What are the key thresholds or risk categories within the i31-SLNB score?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

In what types or stages of melanoma is the i31-SLNB score most clinically useful?

Skin Cancer

In what types or stages of melanoma is the i31-SLNB score most clinically useful?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

How does the i31-SLNB score impact the decision to refer a patient for sentinel lymph node biopsy?

Skin Cancer

How does the i31-SLNB score impact the decision to refer a patient for sentinel lymph node biopsy?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

What are common patient questions or concerns about this type of genomic testing?

Skin Cancer

What are common patient questions or concerns about this type of genomic testing?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

What recent data supports the utility of the i31-SLNB score in guiding SLNB decisions?

Skin Cancer

What recent data supports the utility of the i31-SLNB score in guiding SLNB decisions?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

How has the 31-GEP test report evolved?

Skin Cancer

How has the 31-GEP test report evolved?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

What are some of the barriers to adopting the i31-SLNB score in community dermatology practices?

Skin Cancer

What are some of the barriers to adopting the i31-SLNB score in community dermatology practices?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

What is the long-term vision for GEP-guided melanoma staging?

Skin Cancer

What is the long-term vision for GEP-guided melanoma staging?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

What steps can be taken to ensure broader access to genomic staging tools like i31-SLNB?

Skin Cancer

What steps can be taken to ensure broader access to genomic staging tools like i31-SLNB?

Featuring Jason Rizzo, MD, PhD

Is there a limit on body surface area that ruxolitinib can be applied to for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

Is there a limit on body surface area that ruxolitinib can be applied to for vitiligo?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

Can ruxolitinib be used as a maintenance therapy in patients with vitiligo once repigmentation has been achieved?

Vitiligo

Can ruxolitinib be used as a maintenance therapy in patients with vitiligo once repigmentation has been achieved?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

Can ruxolitinib for vitiligo be used with therapeutic biologics?

Vitiligo

Can ruxolitinib for vitiligo be used with therapeutic biologics?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

How do you stress the importance of adherence to patients taking ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How do you stress the importance of adherence to patients taking ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

How should dermatologists approach conversations about partial vs complete repigmentation for patients on ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How should dermatologists approach conversations about partial vs complete repigmentation for patients on ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

How should dermatologists manage patients reporting skin sensitivity while on ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How should dermatologists manage patients reporting skin sensitivity while on ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

What are some tips for successful prior authorization for patients recommended for ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What are some tips for successful prior authorization for patients recommended for ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

What are the most common causes of drug-induced vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What are the most common causes of drug-induced vitiligo?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

Can vitiligo spontaneously resolve?

Vitiligo

Can vitiligo spontaneously resolve?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

How can dermatologists integrate a multidisciplinary approach in patient care to address the diverse aspects of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How can dermatologists integrate a multidisciplinary approach in patient care to address the diverse aspects of vitiligo?

Featuring Amy McMichael, MD

How does the narrow-spectrum activity of sarecycline impact its efficacy and safety in acne?

Acne

How does the narrow-spectrum activity of sarecycline impact its efficacy and safety in acne?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

How effective is sarecycline for managing truncal acne?

Acne

How effective is sarecycline for managing truncal acne?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

Is sarecycline an appropriate option for pediatric and preteen patients with acne?

Acne

Is sarecycline an appropriate option for pediatric and preteen patients with acne?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

What are the benefits of sarecycline’s once-daily dosing compared to other antibiotics?

Acne

What are the benefits of sarecycline’s once-daily dosing compared to other antibiotics?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

Can sarecycline be combined with topical treatments or other systemic therapies?

Acne

Can sarecycline be combined with topical treatments or other systemic therapies?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

How does sarecycline fit into the current guidelines for acne management and antibiotic stewardship?

Acne

How does sarecycline fit into the current guidelines for acne management and antibiotic stewardship?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

Are there ongoing studies or emerging insights into additional indications for sarecycline beyond acne?

Acne

Are there ongoing studies or emerging insights into additional indications for sarecycline beyond acne?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

What are the latest insights into the impact of hormonal fluctuations on acne severity?

Acne

What are the latest insights into the impact of hormonal fluctuations on acne severity?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

How should dermatologists determine when to escalate from topical to systemic acne treatments?

Acne

How should dermatologists determine when to escalate from topical to systemic acne treatments?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

How should acne treatments be adjusted for patients with sensitive or atopic skin?

Acne

How should acne treatments be adjusted for patients with sensitive or atopic skin?

Featuring Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD

What is the role of the IL-13 pathway in AD pathogenesis and treatment?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the role of the IL-13 pathway in AD pathogenesis and treatment?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

What is the relationship between itch improvement and overall AD control?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the relationship between itch improvement and overall AD control?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

What is the role of IL-13 in driving itch in AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the role of IL-13 in driving itch in AD?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

How can dermatologists define a patient with moderate AD, and what clinical markers guide this classification?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists define a patient with moderate AD, and what clinical markers guide this classification?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

Why aren’t more patients with moderate AD treated with advanced systemic therapies?

Atopic Dermatitis

Why aren’t more patients with moderate AD treated with advanced systemic therapies?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

How can dermatologists decide when to escalate to a systemic therapy for a patient with AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists decide when to escalate to a systemic therapy for a patient with AD?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

What are the expected timelines for clinical improvement when initiating systemic therapies for AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the expected timelines for clinical improvement when initiating systemic therapies for AD?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

How do you educate patients about the chronic nature of AD to improve adherence?

Atopic Dermatitis

How do you educate patients about the chronic nature of AD to improve adherence?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

How do you counsel patients on symptom fluctuation and reinforce the importance of treatment adherence?

Atopic Dermatitis

How do you counsel patients on symptom fluctuation and reinforce the importance of treatment adherence?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

How can dermatologists effectively recognize and manage mental health comorbidities in patients with AD?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists effectively recognize and manage mental health comorbidities in patients with AD?

Featuring Dawn Merritt, DO

What conditions should be considered in the clinical differential diagnosis of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What conditions should be considered in the clinical differential diagnosis of vitiligo?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

What is the epidemiology of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What is the epidemiology of vitiligo?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

What is the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What is the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of vitiligo?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

How can patients with vitiligo get involved in support groups?

Vitiligo

How can patients with vitiligo get involved in support groups?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

What is the Koebner phenomenon in vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What is the Koebner phenomenon in vitiligo?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

What are some dermatologic syndromes that present with vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What are some dermatologic syndromes that present with vitiligo?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

What are some rare clinical subtypes of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What are some rare clinical subtypes of vitiligo?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

How can vitiligo be distinguished from contact leukoderma?

Vitiligo

How can vitiligo be distinguished from contact leukoderma?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

Is it common for patients with vitiligo to have other autoimmune diseases?

Vitiligo

Is it common for patients with vitiligo to have other autoimmune diseases?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

Can vitiligo be treated with surgical intervention?

Vitiligo

Can vitiligo be treated with surgical intervention?

Featuring Nicholas Brownstone, MD

Can ruxolitinib be used as a maintenance therapy in patients with vitiligo once repigmentation has been achieved?

Vitiligo

Can ruxolitinib be used as a maintenance therapy in patients with vitiligo once repigmentation has been achieved?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

Are there any recommendations for tapering ruxolitinib for vitiligo to minimize rebound depigmentation?

Vitiligo

Are there any recommendations for tapering ruxolitinib for vitiligo to minimize rebound depigmentation?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

Do topical calcineurin inhibitors and corticosteroids have a role as adjunctive therapy with ruxolitinib, or should they be replaced entirely?

Vitiligo

Do topical calcineurin inhibitors and corticosteroids have a role as adjunctive therapy with ruxolitinib, or should they be replaced entirely?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

Can ruxolitinib for vitiligo be used with therapeutic biologics?

Vitiligo

Can ruxolitinib for vitiligo be used with therapeutic biologics?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

How do comorbidities affect the decision to prescribe ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How do comorbidities affect the decision to prescribe ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

Are there any benefits to using ruxolitinib in combination with narrowband UVB for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

Are there any benefits to using ruxolitinib in combination with narrowband UVB for vitiligo?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

How does repigmentation progress over time with ruxolitinib treatment?

Vitiligo

How does repigmentation progress over time with ruxolitinib treatment?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

Are there any emerging technologies or diagnostic tools that can enhance the early detection of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

Are there any emerging technologies or diagnostic tools that can enhance the early detection of vitiligo?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

What is the outlook on microneedling for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What is the outlook on microneedling for vitiligo?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

What are some of the dermoscopic features of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What are some of the dermoscopic features of vitiligo?

Featuring Seemal Desai, MD

Is there any long-term safety data available for lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

Is there any long-term safety data available for lebrikizumab?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

How long should patients remain on lebrikizumab to achieve optimal long-term control of their atopic dermatitis symptoms?

Atopic Dermatitis

How long should patients remain on lebrikizumab to achieve optimal long-term control of their atopic dermatitis symptoms?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

Is lebrikizumab appropriate for patients who have failed other biologics?

Atopic Dermatitis

Is lebrikizumab appropriate for patients who have failed other biologics?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

Did any patients in clinical trials for lebrikizumab achieve EASI90?

Atopic Dermatitis

Did any patients in clinical trials for lebrikizumab achieve EASI90?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

How does lebrikizumab fit into proactive vs reactive AD treatment approaches?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does lebrikizumab fit into proactive vs reactive AD treatment approaches?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

Should lebrikizumab be used as monotherapy or can it be combined with other treatments?

Atopic Dermatitis

Should lebrikizumab be used as monotherapy or can it be combined with other treatments?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

What are the practical considerations for incorporating lebrikizumab into long-term treatment plans?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the practical considerations for incorporating lebrikizumab into long-term treatment plans?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

What is the importance of early intervention in preventing disease progression in atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the importance of early intervention in preventing disease progression in atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

How should dermatologists sequence topical and systemic treatments in patients with refractory atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How should dermatologists sequence topical and systemic treatments in patients with refractory atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

How can dermatologists tailor treatment plans for patients with frequent infections related to atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists tailor treatment plans for patients with frequent infections related to atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Alexandra Golant, MD

Why is ruxolitinib uniquely suited to treat vitiligo compared to other JAK inhibitors?

Vitiligo

Why is ruxolitinib uniquely suited to treat vitiligo compared to other JAK inhibitors?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

How does ruxolitinib compare to topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How does ruxolitinib compare to topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors for vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

Does the efficacy of ruxolitinib for vitiligo vary across Fitzpatrick skin types?

Vitiligo

Does the efficacy of ruxolitinib for vitiligo vary across Fitzpatrick skin types?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

What rate of facial repigmentation was seen in clinical trials for ruxolitinib in patients with vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What rate of facial repigmentation was seen in clinical trials for ruxolitinib in patients with vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

How frequently should dermatologists follow up with patients taking ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How frequently should dermatologists follow up with patients taking ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

What strategies can dermatologists use to improve patient adherence to ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What strategies can dermatologists use to improve patient adherence to ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

Is there a risk of systemic absorption with ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

Is there a risk of systemic absorption with ruxolitinib for vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

What are some therapies that are currently in the pipeline for the treatment of vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What are some therapies that are currently in the pipeline for the treatment of vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

What are the emerging therapies or treatment modalities being investigated for vitiligo?

Vitiligo

What are the emerging therapies or treatment modalities being investigated for vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

How can dermatologists support patients in managing the psychological impacts of living with vitiligo?

Vitiligo

How can dermatologists support patients in managing the psychological impacts of living with vitiligo?

Featuring Neal Bhatia, MD

What is the i31-SLNB algorithm, and how can it enhance SLNB guidance in melanoma management?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What is the i31-SLNB algorithm, and how can it enhance SLNB guidance in melanoma management?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

What is the DecisionDx Melanoma test, and how does it work?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What is the DecisionDx Melanoma test, and how does it work?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

What are the key clinical questions the DecisionDx Melanoma test helps answer?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What are the key clinical questions the DecisionDx Melanoma test helps answer?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

Is the DecisionDx test appropriate for all patients with melanoma, or are there specific eligibility criteria?

Cutaneous Melanoma

Is the DecisionDx test appropriate for all patients with melanoma, or are there specific eligibility criteria?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

How can the DecisionDx Melanoma test contribute to improved survival outcomes for patients?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How can the DecisionDx Melanoma test contribute to improved survival outcomes for patients?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

How does the DecisionDx Melanoma test compare to other GEP tests, such as the CP-GEP test, in clinical accuracy and utility?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How does the DecisionDx Melanoma test compare to other GEP tests, such as the CP-GEP test, in clinical accuracy and utility?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

How can dermatologists explain the DecisionDx Melanoma test and its significance to their patients?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How can dermatologists explain the DecisionDx Melanoma test and its significance to their patients?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

What are the challenges in diagnosing melanoma in patients with skin of color, and how can they be addressed?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What are the challenges in diagnosing melanoma in patients with skin of color, and how can they be addressed?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

How do you approach biopsying suspicious lesions, and what techniques yield the best diagnostic outcomes?

Cutaneous Melanoma

How do you approach biopsying suspicious lesions, and what techniques yield the best diagnostic outcomes?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

What clinical and pathological features most significantly impact melanoma prognosis?

Cutaneous Melanoma

What clinical and pathological features most significantly impact melanoma prognosis?

Featuring Harrison Nguyen, MD

With tirbanibulin ointment now approved for treating a larger surface area up to 100 cm², how does this improve treatment flexibility for patients and providers?

Actinic Keratosis

With tirbanibulin ointment now approved for treating a larger surface area up to 100 cm², how does this improve treatment flexibility for patients and providers?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

Can tirbanibulin ointment be safely and effectively used for actinic keratosis on the full face?

Actinic Keratosis

Can tirbanibulin ointment be safely and effectively used for actinic keratosis on the full face?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

How does the safety of tirbanibulin ointment when treating larger surface areas compare to the safety observed in the original clinical trials?

Actinic Keratosis

How does the safety of tirbanibulin ointment when treating larger surface areas compare to the safety observed in the original clinical trials?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

Are skin reactions common with tirbanibulin ointment, and when do they typically peak?

Actinic Keratosis

Are skin reactions common with tirbanibulin ointment, and when do they typically peak?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

What strategies can dermatologists use to manage common side effects associated with tirbanibulin ointment?

Actinic Keratosis

What strategies can dermatologists use to manage common side effects associated with tirbanibulin ointment?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

How does tirbanibulin ointment's efficacy compare with other field-directed therapies for actinic keratosis?

Actinic Keratosis

How does tirbanibulin ointment's efficacy compare with other field-directed therapies for actinic keratosis?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

What is the recommended dosing regimen for tirbanibulin ointment, and how does it differ from other field therapies?

Actinic Keratosis

What is the recommended dosing regimen for tirbanibulin ointment, and how does it differ from other field therapies?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

What are the key risk factors for developing actinic keratosis, and how can dermatologists identify high-risk patients?

Actinic Keratosis

What are the key risk factors for developing actinic keratosis, and how can dermatologists identify high-risk patients?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

Why is it important to address actinic keratosis as a chronic condition rather than isolated lesions?

Actinic Keratosis

Why is it important to address actinic keratosis as a chronic condition rather than isolated lesions?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

What are the most effective strategies for preventing actinic keratosis in at-risk populations?

Actinic Keratosis

What are the most effective strategies for preventing actinic keratosis in at-risk populations?

Featuring Theodore Rosen, MD

What were the key results from the ADORING 1 and ADORING 2 pivotal trials for tapinarof in terms of efficacy?

Atopic Dermatitis

What were the key results from the ADORING 1 and ADORING 2 pivotal trials for tapinarof in terms of efficacy?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

How effective is tapinarof in reducing itch for patients with atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How effective is tapinarof in reducing itch for patients with atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What is the safety profile of tapinarof for atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the safety profile of tapinarof for atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What are the most common adverse effects observed with tapinarof for atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the most common adverse effects observed with tapinarof for atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

How does tapinarof’s unique mechanism of action impact the disease course of atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does tapinarof’s unique mechanism of action impact the disease course of atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What role does tapinarof play in restoring skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What role does tapinarof play in restoring skin barrier function in atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

How does tapinarof differ mechanistically from other topical treatments for atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does tapinarof differ mechanistically from other topical treatments for atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What is your approach when counseling a patient who has experienced multiple AD treatment failures?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is your approach when counseling a patient who has experienced multiple AD treatment failures?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

How do you counsel patients with atopic dermatitis on reducing the risk of skin infection?

Atopic Dermatitis

How do you counsel patients with atopic dermatitis on reducing the risk of skin infection?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

How does skin barrier dysfunction contribute to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does skin barrier dysfunction contribute to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Joshua Zeichner, MD

What considerations should be taken when transitioning a patient from another biologic to lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What considerations should be taken when transitioning a patient from another biologic to lebrikizumab?

Featuring Gabriela Maloney, DO

How well does lebrikizumab maintain remission in patients who have achieved clear or almost clear skin?

Atopic Dermatitis

How well does lebrikizumab maintain remission in patients who have achieved clear or almost clear skin?

Featuring Gabriela Maloney, DO

In what ways can dermatologists customize treatment plans when prescribing lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

In what ways can dermatologists customize treatment plans when prescribing lebrikizumab?

Featuring Gabriela Maloney, DO

How does the skin microbiome differ in patients with atopic dermatitis compared to healthy controls?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does the skin microbiome differ in patients with atopic dermatitis compared to healthy controls?

Featuring Gabriela Maloney, DO

Is there any clinical evidence to support the role of probiotics and prebiotics in managing atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

Is there any clinical evidence to support the role of probiotics and prebiotics in managing atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Gabriela Maloney, DO

What are the latest updates on the role of IL-4 and IL-13 in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the latest updates on the role of IL-4 and IL-13 in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Gabriela Maloney, DO

Does ritlecitinib interact with vaccines, and should vaccination schedules be adjusted for patients on ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

Does ritlecitinib interact with vaccines, and should vaccination schedules be adjusted for patients on ritlecitinib?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

What impact does ritlecitinib’s dual inhibition of JAK and TEC pathways have on the immune response in alopecia areata?

Alopecia

What impact does ritlecitinib’s dual inhibition of JAK and TEC pathways have on the immune response in alopecia areata?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

How important is patient adherence when using ritlecitinib, and how can dermatologists encourage it?

Alopecia

How important is patient adherence when using ritlecitinib, and how can dermatologists encourage it?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

What level of efficacy is seen in adolescent patients vs the overall population of patients on ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What level of efficacy is seen in adolescent patients vs the overall population of patients on ritlecitinib?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

What should patients do if they miss a dose of ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What should patients do if they miss a dose of ritlecitinib?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

What ongoing monitoring is recommended for patients taking ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What ongoing monitoring is recommended for patients taking ritlecitinib?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

What are the most common lab abnormalities observed in patients with ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What are the most common lab abnormalities observed in patients with ritlecitinib?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

How often does alopecia areata present in conjunction with nail changes, and how can this aid diagnosis?

Alopecia

How often does alopecia areata present in conjunction with nail changes, and how can this aid diagnosis?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

What are the key points for educating patients about alopecia areata and its management?

Alopecia

What are the key points for educating patients about alopecia areata and its management?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

What psychological support or resources can be provided to patients with alopecia areata?

Alopecia

What psychological support or resources can be provided to patients with alopecia areata?

Featuring Glynis Ablon, MD

How does lebrikizumab perform in treating difficult-to-manage areas like the face and hands in atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does lebrikizumab perform in treating difficult-to-manage areas like the face and hands in atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

Who is a good candidate for lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

Who is a good candidate for lebrikizumab?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

What is the dosing regimen for lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the dosing regimen for lebrikizumab?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

What is the safety profile of lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the safety profile of lebrikizumab?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

How does lebrikizumab impact the quality of life in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How does lebrikizumab impact the quality of life in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

Should lebrikizumab be used as monotherapy, or can it be combined with other treatments?

Atopic Dermatitis

Should lebrikizumab be used as monotherapy, or can it be combined with other treatments?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

What are the most important patient education points you should counsel your patients on when initiating treatment with lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the most important patient education points you should counsel your patients on when initiating treatment with lebrikizumab?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

What are the criteria for assessing the severity of atopic dermatitis, and how does this influence treatment decisions?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the criteria for assessing the severity of atopic dermatitis, and how does this influence treatment decisions?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

What are the best strategies for treating atopic dermatitis in sensitive areas, such as the face or eyelids?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the best strategies for treating atopic dermatitis in sensitive areas, such as the face or eyelids?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

What are the key considerations for using systemic corticosteroids in severe cases of atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the key considerations for using systemic corticosteroids in severe cases of atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

How do you manage expectations for patients beginning treatment with ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

How do you manage expectations for patients beginning treatment with ritlecitinib?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

What specific patient populations benefit the most from ritlecitinib treatment?

Alopecia

What specific patient populations benefit the most from ritlecitinib treatment?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

Can ritlecitinib be used in all subtypes of alopecia areata?

Alopecia

Can ritlecitinib be used in all subtypes of alopecia areata?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

What is the recommended duration of treatment with ritlecitinib for alopecia areata?

Alopecia

What is the recommended duration of treatment with ritlecitinib for alopecia areata?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

Can ritlecitinib be used as monotherapy, or can it be combined with other therapies for optimal results?

Alopecia

Can ritlecitinib be used as monotherapy, or can it be combined with other therapies for optimal results?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

What is the role of ritlecitinib in maintenance therapy for patients with alopecia areata who have achieved hair regrowth?

Alopecia

What is the role of ritlecitinib in maintenance therapy for patients with alopecia areata who have achieved hair regrowth?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

How does ritlecitinib compare to topical treatments for alopecia areata?

Alopecia

How does ritlecitinib compare to topical treatments for alopecia areata?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

Are there any environmental factors that can trigger or exacerbate alopecia areata?

Alopecia

Are there any environmental factors that can trigger or exacerbate alopecia areata?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

How do you address the emotional impact of alopecia areata on patients, particularly younger individuals?

Alopecia

How do you address the emotional impact of alopecia areata on patients, particularly younger individuals?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

How does the severity of alopecia areata influence treatment decisions?

Alopecia

How does the severity of alopecia areata influence treatment decisions?

Featuring Brittany Craiglow, MD

How should dermatologists manage missed doses of lebrikizumab with patients?

Atopic Dermatitis

How should dermatologists manage missed doses of lebrikizumab with patients?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

What are the most common adverse effects observed with lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the most common adverse effects observed with lebrikizumab?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

Are there any specific monitoring parameters that dermatologists should follow during treatment with lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

Are there any specific monitoring parameters that dermatologists should follow during treatment with lebrikizumab?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

How quickly can patients expect to see improvement in their AD symptoms with lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

How quickly can patients expect to see improvement in their AD symptoms with lebrikizumab?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

What can patients with atopic dermatitis expect in terms of long-term efficacy and sustained symptom control with lebrikizumab treatment?

Atopic Dermatitis

What can patients with atopic dermatitis expect in terms of long-term efficacy and sustained symptom control with lebrikizumab treatment?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

In what ways can dermatologists customize treatment plans when prescribing lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

In what ways can dermatologists customize treatment plans when prescribing lebrikizumab?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

How can dermatologists effectively position lebrikizumab as a treatment option to patients with atopic dermatitis, considering the variety of other available therapies?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists effectively position lebrikizumab as a treatment option to patients with atopic dermatitis, considering the variety of other available therapies?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

How should dermatologists manage atopic dermatitis during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Atopic Dermatitis

How should dermatologists manage atopic dermatitis during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

How should dermatologists approach itch management in patients with severe pruritus due to atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

How should dermatologists approach itch management in patients with severe pruritus due to atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Mona Shahriari, MD

Are there specific patient populations who are at higher risk for adverse effects from ixekizumab?

Psoriasis

Are there specific patient populations who are at higher risk for adverse effects from ixekizumab?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

What are the considerations for using ixekizumab in patients with a history of serious infections?

Psoriasis

What are the considerations for using ixekizumab in patients with a history of serious infections?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

Does patient weight impact the dosing and efficacy of ixekizumab?

Psoriasis

Does patient weight impact the dosing and efficacy of ixekizumab?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

What strategies can be used to taper ixekizumab in patients with sustained remission?

Psoriasis

What strategies can be used to taper ixekizumab in patients with sustained remission?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

Can ixekizumab therapy lead to sustained remission or disease modification in patients with psoriasis?

Psoriasis

Can ixekizumab therapy lead to sustained remission or disease modification in patients with psoriasis?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

Should ixekizumab be used as a monotherapy, or can it be used concomitantly with other therapies?

Psoriasis

Should ixekizumab be used as a monotherapy, or can it be used concomitantly with other therapies?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

Are there any special considerations for transitioning patients with psoriasis from other biologic agents to ixekizumab?

Psoriasis

Are there any special considerations for transitioning patients with psoriasis from other biologic agents to ixekizumab?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

What factors contribute to the progression from mild to severe psoriasis?

Psoriasis

What factors contribute to the progression from mild to severe psoriasis?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

How can early intervention impact the long-term course of psoriasis?

Psoriasis

How can early intervention impact the long-term course of psoriasis?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

How can dermatologists encourage a holistic approach to psoriasis treatment, including lifestyle modifications and mental health support?

Psoriasis

How can dermatologists encourage a holistic approach to psoriasis treatment, including lifestyle modifications and mental health support?

Featuring Joel Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD

How does ixekizumab impact cardiovascular risk factors in patients with psoriasis?

Psoriasis

How does ixekizumab impact cardiovascular risk factors in patients with psoriasis?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

What are the long-term outcomes of ixekizumab therapy in terms of durability of response and maintenance of skin clearance?

Psoriasis

What are the long-term outcomes of ixekizumab therapy in terms of durability of response and maintenance of skin clearance?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

How does ixekizumab influence the risk of infections in patients with psoriasis?

Psoriasis

How does ixekizumab influence the risk of infections in patients with psoriasis?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

Is there any benefit to extending the dosing interval of ixekizumab in patients with stable psoriasis?

Psoriasis

Is there any benefit to extending the dosing interval of ixekizumab in patients with stable psoriasis?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

Is there any evidence to suggest ixekizumab is more effective in certain psoriasis phenotypes or patient subgroups?

Psoriasis

Is there any evidence to suggest ixekizumab is more effective in certain psoriasis phenotypes or patient subgroups?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

What lifestyle modifications should be recommended to patients receiving ixekizumab?

Psoriasis

What lifestyle modifications should be recommended to patients receiving ixekizumab?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

What is the recommended monitoring for patients with psoriasis receiving ixekizumab?

Psoriasis

What is the recommended monitoring for patients with psoriasis receiving ixekizumab?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

What is the role of biopsy in confirming a diagnosis of psoriasis?

Psoriasis

What is the role of biopsy in confirming a diagnosis of psoriasis?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

What role do patient preferences play in selecting a psoriasis treatment regimen?

Psoriasis

What role do patient preferences play in selecting a psoriasis treatment regimen?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

How do you address patient concerns about the long-term use of biologics?

Psoriasis

How do you address patient concerns about the long-term use of biologics?

Featuring Tina Bhutani, MD, MAS

Can ritlecitinib be used in combination with topical treatments for alopecia areata?

Alopecia

Can ritlecitinib be used in combination with topical treatments for alopecia areata?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

Are there any notable drug interactions seen with ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

Are there any notable drug interactions seen with ritlecitinib?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

Can ritlecitinib be used in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants?

Alopecia

Can ritlecitinib be used in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

What is the mechanism of action of ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What is the mechanism of action of ritlecitinib?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

Who is the ideal patient for ritlecitinib, and are there any notable exclusions?

Alopecia

Who is the ideal patient for ritlecitinib, and are there any notable exclusions?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

What was the primary endpoint of the ALLEGRO-2b/3 trial for ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What was the primary endpoint of the ALLEGRO-2b/3 trial for ritlecitinib?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

What is the recommended dosing regimen for ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What is the recommended dosing regimen for ritlecitinib?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

What is your approach for managing nonresponders or partial responders to ritlecitinib in patients with alopecia areata?

Alopecia

What is your approach for managing nonresponders or partial responders to ritlecitinib in patients with alopecia areata?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

Can alopecia areata present with atypical or unusual clinical features?

Alopecia

Can alopecia areata present with atypical or unusual clinical features?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

What is the significance of immune privilege in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata?

Alopecia

What is the significance of immune privilege in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

What is the likelihood of spontaneous hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata?

Alopecia

What is the likelihood of spontaneous hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata?

Featuring E. James Song, MD, FAAD

Should baricitinib be considered as a first-line therapy for alopecia areata?

Alopecia

Should baricitinib be considered as a first-line therapy for alopecia areata?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

How does the safety profile of baricitinib compare to systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of alopecia areata?

Alopecia

How does the safety profile of baricitinib compare to systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of alopecia areata?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

Should therapy be stopped in patients who experience infectious events while on baricitinib?

Alopecia

Should therapy be stopped in patients who experience infectious events while on baricitinib?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

How do you manage expectations for patients beginning treatment with baricitinib?

Alopecia

How do you manage expectations for patients beginning treatment with baricitinib?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

Are there any specific counseling points that dermatologists should discuss with patients before starting baricitinib therapy for alopecia areata?

Alopecia

Are there any specific counseling points that dermatologists should discuss with patients before starting baricitinib therapy for alopecia areata?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

What is the recommended approach for tapering or discontinuing baricitinib therapy in patients with alopecia areata who have achieved remission?

Alopecia

What is the recommended approach for tapering or discontinuing baricitinib therapy in patients with alopecia areata who have achieved remission?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

Can baricitinib be used in different subtypes of alopecia areata?

Alopecia

Can baricitinib be used in different subtypes of alopecia areata?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

How does the distribution pattern of hair loss influence treatment decisions in alopecia areata?

Alopecia

How does the distribution pattern of hair loss influence treatment decisions in alopecia areata?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

What is the role of phototherapy in the treatment of alopecia areata?

Alopecia

What is the role of phototherapy in the treatment of alopecia areata?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

How do you approach treatment in patients with primary cicatricial alopecia?

Alopecia

How do you approach treatment in patients with primary cicatricial alopecia?

Featuring Karan Lal, DO, MS, FAAD

What is the mechanism of action of lebrikizumab?

Atopic Dermatitis

What is the mechanism of action of lebrikizumab?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

What differentiates lebrikizumab from other IL-13 inhibitors for atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What differentiates lebrikizumab from other IL-13 inhibitors for atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

What role can lebrikizumab play in steroid-sparing strategies for patients with atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What role can lebrikizumab play in steroid-sparing strategies for patients with atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

What are the current recommendations for the use of lebrikizumab in pediatric atopic dermatitis patients?

Atopic Dermatitis

What are the current recommendations for the use of lebrikizumab in pediatric atopic dermatitis patients?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

Can patients treated with lebrikizumab receive live vaccines?

Atopic Dermatitis

Can patients treated with lebrikizumab receive live vaccines?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

What role does lebrikizumab play in managing chronic itch associated with atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What role does lebrikizumab play in managing chronic itch associated with atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

Can lebrikizumab be used with topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors?

Atopic Dermatitis

Can lebrikizumab be used with topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

How can dermatologists differentiate atopic dermatitis from other eczematous conditions?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists differentiate atopic dermatitis from other eczematous conditions?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

What role does the skin microbiome play in the development and management of atopic dermatitis?

Atopic Dermatitis

What role does the skin microbiome play in the development and management of atopic dermatitis?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

How can dermatologists help patients manage the psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis, including anxiety and depression?

Atopic Dermatitis

How can dermatologists help patients manage the psychosocial impact of atopic dermatitis, including anxiety and depression?

Featuring Peter Lio, MD

What are the most common side effects associated with ixekizumab in long-term use?

Psoriasis

What are the most common side effects associated with ixekizumab in long-term use?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

How does ixekizumab's mechanism of action differ from that of other biologics used for psoriasis?

Psoriasis

How does ixekizumab's mechanism of action differ from that of other biologics used for psoriasis?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

How does the recommended dosing regimen for ixekizumab compare to those of other biologics for psoriasis?

Psoriasis

How does the recommended dosing regimen for ixekizumab compare to those of other biologics for psoriasis?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

Can ixekizumab be used in combination with topical treatments, and if so, what is the recommended approach?

Psoriasis

Can ixekizumab be used in combination with topical treatments, and if so, what is the recommended approach?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

Is there a need for loading doses when initiating ixekizumab therapy?

Psoriasis

Is there a need for loading doses when initiating ixekizumab therapy?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

How should dermatologists approach ixekizumab therapy in patients planning to conceive?

Psoriasis

How should dermatologists approach ixekizumab therapy in patients planning to conceive?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

What considerations should be made for elderly patients starting ixekizumab?

Psoriasis

What considerations should be made for elderly patients starting ixekizumab?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

What are the considerations for using ixekizumab in patients with comorbidities such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease?

Psoriasis

What are the considerations for using ixekizumab in patients with comorbidities such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

How should dermatologists address concerns about injection-site reactions in patients starting ixekizumab?

Psoriasis

How should dermatologists address concerns about injection-site reactions in patients starting ixekizumab?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

How should psoriasis be managed in patients with a history of liver disease?

Psoriasis

How should psoriasis be managed in patients with a history of liver disease?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

What monitoring is essential for patients on long-term systemic psoriasis therapies?

Psoriasis

What monitoring is essential for patients on long-term systemic psoriasis therapies?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

What strategies can be used to improve patient adherence in psoriasis treatment regimens?

Psoriasis

What strategies can be used to improve patient adherence in psoriasis treatment regimens?

Featuring Laura Ferris, MD, PhD

What distinguishes the MOA of ritlecitinib from other JAK inhibitors?

Alopecia

What distinguishes the MOA of ritlecitinib from other JAK inhibitors?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

Does patient age impact the effectiveness and safety of ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

Does patient age impact the effectiveness and safety of ritlecitinib?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

How should patients be educated about the potential long-term outcomes of ritlecitinib therapy?

Alopecia

How should patients be educated about the potential long-term outcomes of ritlecitinib therapy?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

How soon can patients with alopecia areata begin to see results on ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

How soon can patients with alopecia areata begin to see results on ritlecitinib?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

How does ritlecitinib perform in patients with severe alopecia areata?

Alopecia

How does ritlecitinib perform in patients with severe alopecia areata?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

What lab assessments are recommended prior to initiating ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What lab assessments are recommended prior to initiating ritlecitinib?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

What are the most common adverse reactions seen with ritlecitinib?

Alopecia

What are the most common adverse reactions seen with ritlecitinib?

Featuring Charlie Dunn, MD

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