Proactive Therapy for AD
Proactive therapy for atopic dermatitis focuses on maintaining remission by addressing subclinical inflammation, even after visible symptoms subside. This approach, endorsed by dermatology and allergy guidelines, incorporates intermittent topical treatments to prevent flare-ups, significantly reducing flare frequency compared to reactive treatment models.
Joy Wan, MD, MSCE, FAAD, is an assistant professor of dermatology in the department of dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
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