Expert Interviews

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Brittany G. Craiglow, MD; and Peter A. Lio, MD, highlight challenges physicians face with the available atopic dermatitis treatments for pediatric patients.

Experts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.

Drs Ryan T. Fischer and Regino Gonzalez-Peralta provide insight on educating patients and their caregivers on emerging treatment options for Alagille syndrome and the potential impact of evolving therapies on the progression of liver disease.

Jennifer M. Vittorio, MD, and Philip Rosenthal, MD, comment on remaining challenges for the management of patients with Alagille syndrome and discuss novel therapeutic agents under investigation for disease management.

Regino Gonzalez-Peralta, MD, reviews clinical implications from the phase 2 ICONIC trial evaluating the use of maralixibat for the management of Alagille syndrome in pediatric patients.

Dr Peter A. Lio shares his advice for curating an atopic dermatitis treatment plan and explains the difference between rescue and maintenance treatments.

Dr Brittany G. Craiglow provides an overview of her approach to use of nonpharmacological agents in the treatment of her pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, and Brittany G. Craiglow, MD, share their opinions on how they assess and what they define as treatment success in their pediatric patients suffering from atopic dermatitis.

Experts in dermatology review the treatment landscape for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

Dr Brittany G. Craiglow discusses the impact of disease burden on both the patient and their caregivers, with a focus on how this burden evolves as a patient ages.

William J. Muller, MD, PhD; and Paul A. Offit, MD, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children.

Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD, reviews goals of therapy for patients with atopic dermatitis and comments on the use of various topical therapies and systemic agents for disease management.

Korey Capozza, MPH, examines the role of multidisciplinary care for patients with atopic dermatitis, and Taylor Capps shares the impact of atopic dermatitis on mental health.

Elizabeth A. Swanson, MD, provide insight on identifying the appropriate patients for various therapeutic regimens in atopic dermatitis.

Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD, discusses the level of awareness of atopic dermatitis within the medical community and approaching the management of disease.

Elizabeth A. Swanson, MD, describes the burden of atopic dermatitis on the pediatric and adult patient populations.

Raj J. Chovatiya, MD, PhD, reviews the clinical manifestations and underdiagnoses of atopic dermatitis.

Korey Capozza, MPH, offers insight into changing public perception of atopic dermatitis and bridging unmet needs in the field.

Taylor and Tina Capps assess the burden of atopic dermatitis on Taylor’s life and the impact on her family.

Taylor and Tina Capps comment on Taylor’s experience of treatment regimens early on and the impact of underlying medical conditions on her atopic dermatitis.

Taylor Capps and her mother, Tina Capps, share Taylor’s initial journey with atopic dermatitis and presenting symptoms.

Jennifer M. Vittorio, MD, leads a discussion on initial treatment approaches and new drugs on the horizon for the management of persistent pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome.

Drs Ryan T. Fischer and Regino Gonzalez-Peralta highlight the importance of tailoring treatment to a patient’s symptoms and define treatment success for Alagille syndrome.

Jennifer M. Vittorio, MD, reviews goals of therapy from early disease through progression of Alagille syndrome.

Philip Rosenthal, MD, examines monitoring requirements and follow-ups for patients with Alagille syndrome.

Regino Gonzalez-Peralta, MD, explores the role of a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with Alagille syndrome.

Experts in pediatric hepatology review health complications associated with ALGS and the importance of early diagnosis to manage the disease.

Philip Rosenthal, MD, discusses his approach to the diagnostic workup for Alagille syndrome.

Regino Gonzalez-Peralta, MD, provides insight on quality-of-life issues for patients and caregivers with Alagille syndrome.

Drs Ryan T. Fischer, William Balistreri, and Regino Gonzalez-Peralta comment on the clinical variability in the presentation of Alagille syndrome in patients.