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Updates in Atopic Dermatitis: The Allergist's Guide to Optimizing Care
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) in industrialized nations is estimated at up to 30% for children and up to 10% for adults. The vast majority (85%) of affected patients develop symptoms before reaching their 5th birthday. For children, severity can increase with age, although in 70% of childhood cases AD remits by adolescence.
The cardinal symptom of AD is pruritus, which can begin a vicious cycle entailing subsequent increased inflammation, excoriation, further itching and scratching, and increased risk for infection. Many cases are classified as mild; however moderate-to-severe cases (which can affect up to about a third of patients present a particular challenge.
To clarify these challenges, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and The France Foundation (TFF) have designed a certified medical education initiative through which non-dermatology specialists can increase their knowledge, confidence and competence in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients with AD.
This initiative includes 2 highly interactive, on-demand activities:
- Diagnosis and Management in Adults
- Diagnosis and Management in Infants and Children
Updates in Atopic Dermatitis is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer.
The following is a link to the abstract of a companion article printed in the Journal of Clinical Allergy: In Practice:
Update on Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnosis, Severity Assessment, and Treatment Selection
Target Audience
- Allergist/immunologists
- Fellows-in-Training
- Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants and Other Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
- Diagnose AD chiefly on the basis of the clinical exam
- Evaluate severity on the basis of provided criteria and evaluation tools, as appropriate
- Address exacerbations appropriately, on the basis of evidence and recommendations
- Select treatment for moderate-to-severe AD on the basis of available data
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of AAAAI and The France Foundation. The AAAAI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 1.00 Contact Hours.
Credit Claiming Period
Credit claiming for this activity will expire at 11:59 pm on Month Day, Year. Requests to claim credit on or after Month Day, Year will be denied.
AAAAI Privacy Policy
To verify your participation in educational activities, you may be asked to provide your name, contact information, and/or other descriptors. The AAAAI will not release this information to outside entities. It may be used internally to inform you of other AAAAI educational activities. If you wish to have your information excluded from this process, please contact us at cme@aaaai.org.
Questions
Activity-related questions should be directed to cme@aaaai.org.