Self Study - Atopic Dermatitis

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OVERVIEW

Different endotypes of atopic dermatitis are less prone to responding to traditional therapies. These patients are excellent candidates for newer, targeted therapies. It is important that they are diagnosed accurately in order to be referred for treatment.

FACULTY

Dr. Lacey Kruse, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics-Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Attending Physician in Dermatology at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago 

Dr. Lacey Kruse is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics-Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and an Attending Physician in Dermatology at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Her clinical interests include general pediatric dermatology, birthmarks, hemangiomas, hair and nail disorders, inflammatory skin disorders, nevi, psoriasis, and skin infections and exanthems. Dr. Kruse completed her medical degree at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, followed by a dermatology residency at Southern Illinois University Hospitals and a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Lurie Children's Hospital.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.
APPLY best practices to assess and evaluate patients for signs of Type 2 inflammatory diseases, focusing on high-risk indicators.
2.
INCREASE timely and appropriate referrals to subspecialists for patients with suspected Type 2 inflammatory disorders.