Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema in Children

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Ashley Smith Fraser, MSN, CPNP-PC Related seminars and products

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Ashley Smith Fraser, MSN, CPNP-PC, is a pediatric dermatology nurse practitioner at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. She earned her BSN and MSN from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She was a nurse in the emergency department at Children’s National and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in the dermatology department in Children’s National for over 5 years. She specializes in acne, atopic dermatitis and biologic therapies.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ashley Smith Fraser has an employment relationship with Children’s National Hospital and receives a speaking honorarium from Sanofi. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Ashley Smith Fraser has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Advanced Practice Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians

Outline

I. Etiology of Atopic Dermatitis

• Underlying causes and triggers of pediatric atopic dermatitis
• Genetic and environmental factors contributing to the development of the condition

II. Prevalence and Impact on Quality of Life

• Prevalence of pediatric atopic dermatitis
• Physical and psychosocial impacts on the quality of life of affected children and their families

III. General Skin Care Recommendations

• Skin care practices for patients with sensitive skin
• Guidance on gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and avoiding common irritants

IV. Relationship Between Food, Allergies, and Atopic Dermatitis

• Connection between food allergies and the development or exacerbation of atopic dermatitis
• Dietary interventions and allergy testing in the management of the condition

V. Treatment Options

•  Available treatment modalities for pediatric atopic dermatitis, including topical corticosteroids, emollients, and immunomodulators
• Non-pharmacological approaches such as wet wrap therapy and phototherapy

VI. Different Presentations and Skin of Color Considerations

• Various presentations of eczema in pediatric patients
• Diagnosis and management in patients with skin of color, including unique challenges and treatment considerations

Objectives

1. Discuss the prevalence of pediatric atopic dermatitis and its impacts on quality of life
2. Discuss general skin care recommendations for patients with sensitive skin
3. Analyze the relationship between food, allergies and atopic dermatitis
4. Determine appropriate treatment options for atopic dermatitis
5. Idenitfy different presentations of eczema and skin of color considerations