Beyond Steroids: Topical Advances in Atopic Dermatitis Management

An expert discusses the formal diagnostic criteria and diverse clinical presentations of atopic dermatitis, emphasizing patient-centered assessment, challenges in distinguishing it from similar conditions, and the critical role of education and skin care in effective management, particularly in primary care settings.

An expert discusses the shift from reactive to proactive treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), emphasizing personalized care and the growing role of advanced nonsteroidal topicals—such as PDE4 and JAK inhibitors—alongside updated guidelines aimed at improving clinician awareness and patient outcomes.

An expert discusses the benefits and risks of topical corticosteroids (TCS) and calcineurin inhibitors in atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment, highlighting patient concerns about long-term adverse effects and withdrawal, while emphasizing emerging nonsteroidal therapies as promising safer alternatives for personalized care.