Faculty: James Worry, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Treating pregnant women can present extra challenges for the most seasoned dermatology Physician Assistant, said James Worry, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C. But with a few tips and additional insight, the experience can be educational and positive for both the healthcare worker and the patient. In this episode of Dermcast.live, host …
Peter A. Lio, MD, Founding Director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center reviews the disease state and burden of AD, discusses the integral components in the pathophysiology of AD, and describes the role of the JAK/STAT pathway in AD during this symposium, sponsored by Pfizer, from the recent SDPA DIGITAL 2020 virtual conference.
According to the National Eczema Organization, more than 18 million adults in the US have atopic dermatitis , the most common form of eczema. Atopic dermatitis (AD) typically presents with erythematous scaling pruritic plaques on the cheeks, arms and legs. The majority of individuals who present with atopic dermatitis present in childhood. Atopic dermatitis is …
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent pruritic inflammatory skin disease. Children most frequently present with AD, although presentation does occur in adults. Patients who suffer from atopic dermatitis frequently have a personal or family history of atopy, a group of disorders that includes eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. Though not the cause of AD, …