Rash Decisions: Diagnosing and Treating Skin Lesions

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Damien Fisher, PharmD, AE-C Related seminars and products

University of Texas Medical Branch

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Damien Fisher, PharmD, AE-C, graduated from Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2004. He prolonged his studies and completed an American Society Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency with an emphasis on community and ambulatory care at the University of Tennessee. He became intrigued in academia, during his career has held three Clinical Assistant Professor positions at Hampton University School of Pharmacy and University of Houston College of Pharmacy, as well as South University School of Pharmacy. His passion in the ambulatory care world is within the areas of pulmonary and dermatology. He is currently ce4rtified as an asthma educator and is heavily involved with the American Lung Association (ALA) as a national presenter. He extended his oratory skills to other organizations such as Georgia Pharmacist Association, National Pharmacist Association, and the Better Breathers Club. He serves as a board member to the National Association Certified Asthma Educator Board and as clinical consultant to the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) advocating for asthma educators’ opportunities. Damien is currently working at University of Texas Medical (UTMB) as an outpatient pharmacy clinical practice specialist within the specialty of pulmonology, dermatology, and allergy. As a patient advocate in this position, Damien ensures his patients achieve healthy outcomes from biologic or nonbiologic medications.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Damien Fisher has employment relationships with the University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas Southern University, CVS Pharmacy, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, and the American Lung Association Speaking Bureau. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Damien Fisher is a member of the National Pharmacist Association. He is a medical advisory board member for the American Lung Association.

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Objectives

1. Determine the current pharmacological treatments for plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, including topical therapies, systemic treatments, and biologics.
2. Explain the role of over-the-counter medications in acute management of dermatological conditions.
3. Assess monitoring for signs of infection and the importance of appropriate use of antibiotics in conjunction with other therapies.
4. Discuss non-pharmacological strategies in managing plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, such as skincare routines, moisturizers, and phototherapy.
5. Evaluate ongoing research and potential future treatments for both atopic dermatitis and plaque psoriasis.
6. Address common barriers to treatment adherence and strategies to improve long-term management.

Outline

• Topicals: Topical steroids, Calcinuerin Inhibitors, VTAMA, Opzelura
• Biologics (Dupixent, Adbry, Ebglyss)
• Jack Inhibitors: Cibinqo, Rinvoq

• TNF-Alpha Inhibitors
• IL-17 inhibitors
• IL-23 inhibitors

• Appropriate use of over-the-counter topical medications for dermatology problems
• Duration of OTC therapy before seeking a higher-level of care

• Wound Care
• Moisturizes and skincare routines (combination strategies)

• Brand new therapies in the pipeline
• Current literature with biologics
  • Psoriasis
  • Atopic Dermatitis
• Barriers
  • Financial
    • Cost effectiveness
    • Prescription assistance programs
    • Co-pay assistance cards
    • Insurance
  • Fact vs. myth over biologic
  • Needle phobia
  • Lab monitoring/follow up
  • Uncertainty of treatment efficacy

Target Audience

• NPs
• APRNs
• PAs
• PharmDs
• MDs
• DOs