Expert Interviews

Experts in dermatology review the treatment landscape for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

Dr Brittany G. Craiglow discusses the impact of disease burden on both the patient and their caregivers, with a focus on how this burden evolves as a patient ages.

William J. Muller, MD, PhD; and Paul A. Offit, MD, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children.

Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD, reviews goals of therapy for patients with atopic dermatitis and comments on the use of various topical therapies and systemic agents for disease management.

Korey Capozza, MPH, examines the role of multidisciplinary care for patients with atopic dermatitis, and Taylor Capps shares the impact of atopic dermatitis on mental health.

Elizabeth A. Swanson, MD, provide insight on identifying the appropriate patients for various therapeutic regimens in atopic dermatitis.

Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD, discusses the level of awareness of atopic dermatitis within the medical community and approaching the management of disease.

Elizabeth A. Swanson, MD, describes the burden of atopic dermatitis on the pediatric and adult patient populations.

Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD, reviews the clinical manifestations and underdiagnoses of atopic dermatitis.

Korey Capozza, MPH, offers insight into changing public perception of atopic dermatitis and bridging unmet needs in the field.

Taylor and Tina Capps assess the burden of atopic dermatitis on Taylor’s life and the impact on her family.

Taylor and Tina Capps comment on Taylor’s experience of treatment regimens early on and the impact of underlying medical conditions on her atopic dermatitis.

Taylor Capps and her mother, Tina Capps, share Taylor’s initial journey with atopic dermatitis and presenting symptoms.

Jennifer M. Vittorio, MD, leads a discussion on initial treatment approaches and new drugs on the horizon for the management of persistent pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome.

Drs Ryan T. Fischer and Regino Gonzalez-Peralta highlight the importance of tailoring treatment to a patient’s symptoms and define treatment success for Alagille syndrome.

Jennifer M. Vittorio, MD, reviews goals of therapy from early disease through progression of Alagille syndrome.

Philip Rosenthal, MD, examines monitoring requirements and follow-ups for patients with Alagille syndrome.

Regino Gonzalez-Peralta, MD, explores the role of a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with Alagille syndrome.

Experts in pediatric hepatology review health complications associated with ALGS and the importance of early diagnosis to manage the disease.

Philip Rosenthal, MD, discusses his approach to the diagnostic workup for Alagille syndrome.

Regino Gonzalez-Peralta, MD, provides insight on quality-of-life issues for patients and caregivers with Alagille syndrome.

Drs Ryan T. Fischer, William Balistreri, and Regino Gonzalez-Peralta comment on the clinical variability in the presentation of Alagille syndrome in patients.

Drs William J. Muller and Paul A. Offit discuss differences in response to vaccines in children compared to adults.

Philip Rosenthal, MD, leads an overview of Alagille syndrome and discusses the role of genetic testing in the screening and diagnosis of disease.

Brittany G. Craiglow, MD, and Peter A. Lio, MD, provide insight into the challenges inherent to an atopic dermatitis diagnosis, focusing on the role of diet and a patient’s clinical presentation.

Experts in dermatology comment on the heterogeneity of atopic dermatitis and how this affects clinical practice decisions, patient quality of life, and disease burden.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Brittany G. Craiglow, MD; and Peter A. Lio, MD, provide insight into pediatric atopic dermatitis, focusing their discussion on the pathophysiology, prevalence, and disease symptomology.

Marina Sirota, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, spoke about the new March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at UCSF and the impact they hope their research will have on the future of preterm birth.

Craig Shapiro, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Nemours Children's Hospital, sits down to discuss the recent uptick in pediatric monkeypox cases and explains what to do if you suspect your patient to have monkeypox.

Experts treating pediatric atopic dermatitis discuss the pharmacological options for the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis.