Atopic Dermatitis in Focus: 3 Expert Pearls for Primary Care
RAD 2025: Expert insights on the psychosocial burden of AD, flexible dosing, and cross-specialty collaboration in pediatric care.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing condition with impacts that go well beyond the skin—and primary care clinicians are often the first to assess and manage it. In this short expert video, 3 leading expert dermatologists share practical, real-world insights that can help primary care physicians better support their patients with AD across all life stages.
Watch the video above for insights from Mona Shahriari, MD, on the often-overlooked psychosocial and emotional toll of AD, including mental health burdens, sleep disruption, and what she calls “cumulative life course impairment.” Her message: understanding this hidden burden and asking the right questions during clinic visits can reshape a patient’s long-term quality of life. Also, Raj Chovatiya, MD, shares emerging data on dose flexibility for newer systemic and topical therapies. He explains how patients who achieve disease control may benefit from tailored maintenance regimens, and why primary care clinicians should be aware of these evolving strategies to coordinate care effectively. Finally, Elizabeth Swanson, MD, turns the focus to pediatric care, highlighting anticipated changes in treatment approvals that may expand access for younger children. Her insights offer a preview of what’s coming—and how primary care can prepare.
