Expert Interviews

Panelists discuss how even mild atopic dermatitis can significantly impact quality of life, with 11% of patients with mild symptoms reporting moderate to large impact on their daily functioning.

Panelists discuss how topical steroids should be used intermittently with scheduled breaks to prevent adverse effects like skin atrophy, striae, and telangiectasias.

Panelists discuss how various assessment tools like the IGA, EASI score, and BSA are used to determine the severity of atopic dermatitis and document findings for insurance purposes.

Panelists discuss how atopic dermatitis (AD) affects approximately 7% of adults, has increased by 3% to 5% over the last 5 years, and impacts different body regions depending on age groups.

Panelists discuss how atopic dermatitis presents with red, scaly, itchy, dry, and inflamed skin and is commonly diagnosed in childhood, although it can occur at any age, with frequent flares and comorbid conditions like asthma and allergies.

ACP 2025: Matthew Press, MD, shares actionable steps for primary care physicians to adopt a collaborative care model, including how to start small and partner with other practices.

Issaka, from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, said insurance coverage, a patient's resources, and social determinants of health all factor in the choice.