From the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.
Although psoriasis was once at the forefront of therapeutic advancements in dermatology, atopic dermatitis (AD) is now taking center stage with several new treatments in the pipeline. Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky provides an overview of the future of AD treatment, which includes new topical and systemic agents that currently are moving forward in advanced clinical trials or are close to registration. She also discusses strategies for improving disease management in AD patients, noting that prevention and education of both patients and their caregivers are key to effective treatment.