Atopic Dermatitis: Contemporary Strategies for Durable Control

Course overview

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease driven by a combination of barrier dysfunction, immune dysregulation, microbial imbalance, and neuroimmune pathways. This activity reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, and disease course, followed by practical, guideline-aligned management strategies. Core topics include moisturization and barrier repair, topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors, wet-wrap therapy, phototherapy, antimicrobial stewardship, and dietary/allergen considerations. Modern systemic therapies, biologics, and JAK inhibitors are highlighted, with attention to efficacy, safety, and their place in therapy. Additional emphasis is placed on individualized care, health equity, maintenance strategies, and special considerations such as allergen immunotherapy and pediatric Hyper-IgE syndrome.