Opinion|Videos|January 27, 2025
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Atopic Dermatitis Management and Referrals
Panelists discuss the diagnosis and referral process for patients with pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) from both the dermatologist and allergy perspectives, including when a child should be referred to a dermatologist and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care for optimizing AD management, with insights on the roles each team member plays in patient care.
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- Describe the patient journey for pediatric patients with AD and their Let’s talk about your perspective on diagnosis and referral of patients with atopic dermatitis from both the dermatologist and allergy perspective. When should a child see a dermatologist for atopic dermatitis?
- Discuss the referral process.
- How can a multidisciplinary approach to care help optimize the management of atopic dermatitis?
- What role does each member of the multidisciplinary team play in management of AD?
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