You have 1 action to finish to complete your account. Customize your experience by selecting your interests on the Personalization page
Dermatology

New Perspectives in Understanding the Pathophysiology of Atopic Dermatitis in Children - Expert Interview

Watch ADVENT now: Dermatologist Stephan Weidinger explores the pathophysiology and current unmet needs in pediatric atopic dermatitis

Stephan Weidinger
MD, PhD
Stephan Weidinger

Learning objectives

  • Examine the challenges faced by dermatologists when managing moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in children (<12 years)
  • Explore the relevance of targeting type 2 inflammation and the implications for disease course modification in childhood
  • Review emerging data on treatment options and practical management of children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis

Description

In the ADVENT symposium at the 2023 World Congress of Dermatology, entitled “Atopic Dermatitis (AD) in Children: Early Intervention Can Reduce Long-term Disease Impact” experts Amy Paller, MD (Northwestern University, USA), Mark Koh, MD (KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Singapore), Stephan Weidinger, MD, PhD (Christian-Albrecht University, Kiel, Germany) and Elaine Siegfried, MD (Saint Louis University School of Medicine, USA), delved into the challenges and advancements in the management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients. The presentations emphasized the significance of targeting type 2 inflammation, explored implications for disease course modification during childhood, and provided insights into emerging treatment options and practical management strategies for children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

MAT-GLB-2303394 V2 07/2023

About this expert

Dermatology

Stephan Weidinger

MD, PhD

Professor and Chair for Dermatology at the Christian-Albrechts-University; Director of the Department of Dermatology and Allergy at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany

See author’s profile
Stephan Weidinger

Related resources