Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD: Itch and Psoriasis
Dr. Chovatiya discusses the prevalence of itchiness among patients with psoriasis and how addressing this symptom can lead to better treatment outcomes.
Pearl Grimes, MD: The Psychological Impact of Vitiligo and Advancements in Treatment
Pearl Grimes, MD, Director of of Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA discusses exciting advancements in therapy in hopes of finding JAK inhibitors that address stabilization, repigmentation and maintenance for vitiligo. In addition, Dr. Grimes reviews the emotional impact this disease has on patients.
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD: Explaining the Mechanisms and Advantages of JAK Inhibitors
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Eczema and Itch at the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, discusses the newly available JAK inhibitors for use in a variety of dermatological conditions. Dr. Chovatiya reviews how JAK inhibitors work differently from other agents to reduce inflammation and the benefits that they can have for certain patient populations.
Julie C. Harper, MD: Treating the Redness of Rosacea
Dr. Harper, of the Dermatology and Skin Care Center in Birmingham, Alabama, discusses the progression of rosacea redness and its treatment strategies.
Susan Taylor, MD: Skin of Color Curriculum
Dr. Taylor discusses the gaps in dermatology education regarding skin of color and introduces the Skin of Color curriculum now available online at the AAD Learning Center.