Updates in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis
No CME/CPD credits | 
45 Minutes | 
10 Jun 2025
Overview
About this course
Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema or skin asthma, is a chronic, inflammatory, and pruritic skin
disease. It has a significant impact on quality of life, social functioning, and psychological well-being
especially when managed inappropriately and inadequately.
This e-learning module reviews the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment of atopic
dermatitis. It delves into basic skin care advice, and conventional systemic and topical agents such as
different glucocorticoid eczema ointments and creams. It also highlights updates on novel therapeutic
options for patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning module, participants should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis (AD).
- Review basic skin care advice for patients with AD.
- Understand and implement conventional topical and systemic agents in the management of AD.
- Understand the clinical applications of new generation therapeutic options for patients with moderate to severe AD.
Topics covered
- Introduction
- Management approach
- Basics of skin care in AD patients
- Avoidance strategies
- Summary of recommended topical agents
- Summary of recommended systemic agents
- Updates on systemic therapy
- Dupilumab
- Abrocitinib
- Baricitinib
Speaker for this course
Associate Professor Pawinee Rerknimitr
Dermatologist, Division of Dermatology,
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,
Chulalongkorn University
Keywords: atopic dermatitis, eczema, eczema atopic dermatitis