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Patient Care Online provides primary care physicians with essential insights from the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting. Access expert guidance, clinical updates, and actionable content on the latest advancements in dermatologic care—all tailored to enhance your practice and patient outcomes.

Elizabeth Swanson, MD: When HSV Causes Big Dermatologic Problems
March 10, 2025

Elizabeth Swanson, MD, breaks down the role of the Herpes Simplex Virus in 3 special circumstances, part of her AAD 2025 presentation, "Big Rashes In Little Patients."

For Atopic Dermatitis, "The Treatment Drought is Over," Says Expert Dermatologist Emma Guttman, MD, PhD
March 10, 2025

AAD 2025. Guttman, among the world's foremost researchers in dermatology, toplined how far the field has come in her "Hot Topics" presentation on the final day of the 2025 AAD.

Delgocitinib Data Reveal "Super Responders" in CHE During AAD 2025 Late Breaker
March 10, 2025

Data on delgocitinib from the DELTA development program highlight efficacy of the topical JAK inhibitor for treatment of chronic hand eczema.

Recognizing Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Children: Expert Pearls at AAD 2025
March 10, 2025

JiaDe Yu, MD, shares key takeaways from his presentation on pediatric allergic contact dermatitis.

Brian S. Kim, MD: Why Primary Care Clinicians Should Prescribe New Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis
March 10, 2025

Brian S. Kim, MD, a worldwide leader in research into itch and other skin conditions, says the safety profile and ease of use of new treatments for AD mean primary care clinicians should definitely consider prescribing them.

Zabalafin Hydrogel Shows Efficacy in Atopic Dermatitis, Including Cases with Bacterial Infection
March 10, 2025

Data on zabalafin hydrogel topical therapy may offer a single, comprehensive approach to manage AD across multiple disease stages.

The Link Between Itch and Aging, with Daniel Butler, MD
March 10, 2025

Daniel Butler, MD, discusses a more complex definition of immunosenescence, and the interplay between aging and itch-related conditions.

The Complexities of Treating Rosacea, with Benjamin Ungar, MD
March 10, 2025

Benjamin Ungar, MD, explains the phenotypic and molecular manifestations of Rosacea, and the work still needed to develop targeted treatments.

Breakthroughs in Atopic Dermatitis with Linda Stein Gold, MD: Primary Viewpoints Podcast
March 09, 2025

“I think it’s important to have a lot of tools in our toolbox, and [tapinarof cream 1%] is one that gives us great flexibility," said Linda Stein Gold, MD.

Daniel Butler, MD: Pearls for Primary Care When Treating and Referring Older Adults for Chronic Itch
March 09, 2025

Butler addresses how primary care can help manage the burdens of itch in their older patients and offers pearls for consulting and referring to dermatology.