Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Agonists in Atopic Dermatitis
It’s an exciting era for topicals in atopic dermatitis with several non-steroidal treatment options, including aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update and with support from Organon, Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD, shares how tapinarof, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist, addresses the two pillars of atopic dermatitis mana …
It’s an exciting era for topicals in atopic dermatitis with several non-steroidal treatment options, including aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update and with support from Organon, Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD, shares how tapinarof, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist, addresses the two pillars of atopic dermatitis mana … Continue reading "Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Agonists in Atopic Dermatitis"
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