Adherence to Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
Poor adherence to topical treatments is a major barrier in managing atopic dermatitis. Dr Steve Feldman shares insights on why patients don’t use their medications as prescribed and how simple strategies—like accountability, frequent check-ins, and even sticker charts—can dramatically improve outcomes. Discover why the problem isn’t the medicine but how we get patients to use it.
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD, is professor of dermatology, pathology, social sciences & health policy, and molecular medicine & translational science at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. He leads the Center for Dermatology Research, a health services research center whose mission is to improve the care of patients with skin disease.
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