Skin in the Game: Tackling Atopic Dermatitis with Topical Treatment - Episode 1
Diagnosing and Defining Severity of Atopic Dermatitis
Panelists discuss how atopic dermatitis diagnosis in primary care relies on clinical features including pruritus, characteristic distribution, and chronic/relapsing course. Severity assessment involves examining extent, intensity, impact on quality of life, and response to previous treatments.
Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Describe your approach to diagnosing atopic dermatitis in the primary care setting.
- How do you assess severity of atopic dermatitis in your patients?
- What aspects of atopic dermatitis do you manage yourself, and when do you refer patients to dermatology for management?
