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Dermatology

What Could Remission Mean in AD?

Dr. Simpson explores the concept of remission in AD, focusing on minimal disease activity and long-term remission, discussing how disease modification in AD can impact the course of the disease and its associated comorbidities.

Eric Simpson
MD
Eric Simpson

Learning objectives

  • Understand the concept of remission in AD, including its forms such as minimal disease activity and long-term remission.
  • Evaluate the possibility for disease modification in AD therapy, its potential to alter the disease’s course, and its impact on comorbidities.
  • Acknowledging the complexities of applying disease modification definitions to AD due to the absence of a permanent structure to damage, drawing contrasts with other chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Description

Exploring the concept of remission in AD. Remission in AD refers to symptom reduction or is defined as an extended symptom-free period. Minimal disease activity, one form of remission, minimally impacts daily life. Long-term remission is an extended symptom-free period.

MAT-GLB-2402320- 2.0 - 01/2025

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Dermatology

Eric Simpson

MD

Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, US

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