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Type 2 Inflammation Excellence Forum

Raj Chovatiya
Videos
05/01/2026
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the neuroimmune mechanisms driving prurigo nodularis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation, IL-31–mediated itch signaling, and cytokines like IL-4 and IL-13 in fibrosis and neuronal sensitization.
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the neuroimmune mechanisms driving prurigo nodularis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation, IL-31–mediated itch signaling, and cytokines like IL-4 and IL-13 in fibrosis and neuronal sensitization.
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the...
05/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
04/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in...
04/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
04/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical...
04/05/2026
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Amy paller
Videos
04/01/2026
Amy S. Paller, MD, MS; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how...
04/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of...
03/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/10/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and...
03/10/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how...
03/05/2026
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Peter Lio
Expert Insights
03/05/2026
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
In this interview, Peter Lio, MD, explores how modern environmental exposures—from pollution to lifestyle shifts—are accelerating type 2 inflammation and fueling atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies in today’s patients.
In this interview, Peter Lio, MD, explores how modern environmental exposures—from pollution to lifestyle shifts—are accelerating type 2 inflammation and fueling atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies in today’s patients.
In this interview, Peter Lio,...
03/05/2026
Allergy & Immunology
From Allergy & Immunology
Brian Kim, MD, MTR
Videos
03/02/2026
Brian Kim, MD, MTR, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Chronic itch in prurigo nodularis is increasingly understood as a neuroimmune process driven by type 2 cytokines rather than histamine alone. Dr Kim explores how IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 interact with sensory neurons to sustain pruritus.
Chronic itch in prurigo nodularis is increasingly understood as a neuroimmune process driven by type 2 cytokines rather than histamine alone. Dr Kim explores how IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 interact with sensory neurons to sustain pruritus.
Chronic itch in prurigo...
03/02/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between...
02/26/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of...
02/26/2026
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Multimedia

Raj Chovatiya
Videos
05/01/2026
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the neuroimmune mechanisms driving prurigo nodularis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation, IL-31–mediated itch signaling, and cytokines like IL-4 and IL-13 in fibrosis and neuronal sensitization.
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the neuroimmune mechanisms driving prurigo nodularis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation, IL-31–mediated itch signaling, and cytokines like IL-4 and IL-13 in fibrosis and neuronal sensitization.
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the...
05/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Amy paller
Videos
04/01/2026
Amy S. Paller, MD, MS; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how...
04/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Peter Lio
Expert Insights
03/05/2026
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
In this interview, Peter Lio, MD, explores how modern environmental exposures—from pollution to lifestyle shifts—are accelerating type 2 inflammation and fueling atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies in today’s patients.
In this interview, Peter Lio, MD, explores how modern environmental exposures—from pollution to lifestyle shifts—are accelerating type 2 inflammation and fueling atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies in today’s patients.
In this interview, Peter Lio,...
03/05/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Brian Kim, MD, MTR
Videos
03/02/2026
Brian Kim, MD, MTR, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Chronic itch in prurigo nodularis is increasingly understood as a neuroimmune process driven by type 2 cytokines rather than histamine alone. Dr Kim explores how IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 interact with sensory neurons to sustain pruritus.
Chronic itch in prurigo nodularis is increasingly understood as a neuroimmune process driven by type 2 cytokines rather than histamine alone. Dr Kim explores how IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 interact with sensory neurons to sustain pruritus.
Chronic itch in prurigo...
03/02/2026
The Dermatologist
Peter Lio
Clinical Insights
01/20/2026
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Peter Lio discusses how urbanization, modern lifestyles, and shifting environmental exposures may be driving rising rates of allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and atopic dermatitis—and which exposures should most concern clinicians.
Dr Peter Lio discusses how urbanization, modern lifestyles, and shifting environmental exposures may be driving rising rates of allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and atopic dermatitis—and which exposures should most concern clinicians.
Dr Peter Lio discusses how...
01/20/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Cover Story
08/02/2025
Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD
Join Dr Mona Shahriari for a high-level primer on how type 2 immune dysregulation drives this disease.
Join Dr Mona Shahriari for a high-level primer on how type 2 immune dysregulation drives this disease.
Join Dr Mona Shahriari for a...
08/02/2025
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Raj Chovatiya
Videos
05/01/2026
Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the neuroimmune mechanisms driving prurigo nodularis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation, IL-31–mediated itch signaling, and cytokines like IL-4 and IL-13 in fibrosis and neuronal sensitization.
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the neuroimmune mechanisms driving prurigo nodularis, highlighting the role of type 2 inflammation, IL-31–mediated itch signaling, and cytokines like IL-4 and IL-13 in fibrosis and neuronal sensitization.
Dr Raj Chovatiya explores the...
05/01/2026
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Adam Sutton, MD, MBA
Videos
04/27/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Discover how Dr Adam Sutton approaches complex skin cancer reconstructions.
Discover how Dr Adam Sutton approaches complex skin cancer reconstructions.
Discover how Dr Adam Sutton...
04/27/2026
The Dermatologist
John Zampella, MD, FAAD
Videos
04/16/2026
Shehla Admani, MD; Michael J. Payette, MD, MBA, FAAD; Melodie Young, MSN, GNP; John Zampella, MD, FAAD
This session explores evidence-based approaches to treatment selection for genital and intertriginous psoriasis, emphasizing the role of nonsteroidal and systemic therapies. Learn how shared decision-making and patient-centered goal setting...
This session explores evidence-based approaches to treatment selection for genital and intertriginous psoriasis, emphasizing the role of nonsteroidal and systemic therapies. Learn how shared decision-making and patient-centered goal setting...
This session explores...
04/16/2026
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Michael Payette, MD, MBA, FAAD
Videos
04/16/2026
Shehla Admani, MD; Michael J. Payette, MD, MBA, FAAD; Melodie Young, MSN, GNP; John Zampella, MD, FAAD
Experts examine the multidimensional burden of genital and intertriginous psoriasis, including effects on intimacy, daily functioning, and psychological well-being. Gain insight into the clinical consequences of delayed diagnosis and the...
Experts examine the multidimensional burden of genital and intertriginous psoriasis, including effects on intimacy, daily functioning, and psychological well-being. Gain insight into the clinical consequences of delayed diagnosis and the...
Experts examine the...
04/16/2026
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Shehla Admani, MD
Videos
04/16/2026
Shehla Admani, MD; Michael J. Payette, MD, MBA, FAAD; Melodie Young, MSN, GNP; John Zampella, MD, FAAD
This discussion outlines best practices for the physical diagnosis of genital and intertriginous psoriasis, including the role of comprehensive skin examinations and considerations for biopsy in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. Experts also...
This discussion outlines best practices for the physical diagnosis of genital and intertriginous psoriasis, including the role of comprehensive skin examinations and considerations for biopsy in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. Experts also...
This discussion outlines best...
04/16/2026
The Dermatologist
Melodie Young, MSN A/GNP-c
Videos
04/16/2026
Shehla Admani, MD; Michael J. Payette, MD, MBA, FAAD; Melodie Young, MSN, GNP; John Zampella, MD, FAAD
An expert panel reviews the current evidence landscape for genital and intertriginous psoriasis, highlighting gaps in epidemiology, clinical guidance, and standardized classification that contribute to variability in care. Learn how...
An expert panel reviews the current evidence landscape for genital and intertriginous psoriasis, highlighting gaps in epidemiology, clinical guidance, and standardized classification that contribute to variability in care. Learn how...
An expert panel reviews the...
04/16/2026
The Dermatologist
Cover Story
04/06/2026
Michael H. Gold, MD, FAAD; Brian S. Biesman, MD, FACS; Riya Gandhi, MA
As aesthetic and medical dermatology continue to converge, the therapeutic toolbox has never been more expansive. Join Drs Gold and Biesman in uncovering the latest developments.
As aesthetic and medical dermatology continue to converge, the therapeutic toolbox has never been more expansive. Join Drs Gold and Biesman in uncovering the latest developments.
As aesthetic and medical...
04/06/2026
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Heberton
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This interview focuses on the most common EGFR inhibitor–associated skin adverse events, when they typically emerge, and practical strategies to reduce severity—including skincare routines, photoprotection, and prophylactic approaches.
This interview focuses on the most common EGFR inhibitor–associated skin adverse events, when they typically emerge, and practical strategies to reduce severity—including skincare routines, photoprotection, and prophylactic approaches.
This interview focuses on the...
04/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Amy paller
Videos
04/01/2026
Amy S. Paller, MD, MS; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how recognizing pediatric atopic dermatitis as a type 2 inflammatory disease has transformed early treatment strategies, enabling safer and more proactive use of targeted therapies.
Dr Amy Paller discusses how...
04/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Joseph F. Merola, MD, MMSc, and Colby Evans, MD
Videos
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how dermatologists can accurately interpret autoimmune serologies, with a focus on ANA testing, clinical context, and avoiding unnecessary labs.
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how dermatologists can accurately interpret autoimmune serologies, with a focus on ANA testing, clinical context, and avoiding unnecessary labs.
Dr Joseph Merola breaks down how...
04/01/2026
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Quiz

Quiz
04/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in...
04/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
04/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical...
04/05/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of...
03/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/10/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and...
03/10/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how...
03/05/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between...
02/26/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of...
02/26/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge of the epidemiologic data examining environmental exposures and their association with atopic disease development. This quiz explores key population-level observations shaping modern allergy research.
Test your knowledge of the epidemiologic data examining environmental exposures and their association with atopic disease development. This quiz explores key population-level observations shaping modern allergy research.
Test your knowledge of the...
02/26/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can you pinpoint the molecular reason behind increased adverse event risk with high-dose JAK inhibitor therapy?
Dive into kinase dynamics—can...
01/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
01/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how fibroblasts respond to Type 2 cytokines in long-standing AD.
Take the quiz to explore how...
01/01/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
04/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in identifying risk factors for persistent pediatric atopic dermatitis and understanding the interplay between barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation.
Test your expertise in...
04/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
04/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical reasoning in pediatric atopic dermatitis, including implications of type 2 inflammation for diagnosis, treatment timing, and systemic therapy decisions.
Assess advanced clinical...
04/05/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of direct and indirect cytokine–nerve interactions and mechanical hypersensitivity of type 2 signaling in prurigo nodularis.
Challenge your understanding of...
03/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/12/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
How should clinicians redefine severe alopecia areata? When is it appropriate to treat ≤20% scalp involvement with oral JAK inhibitors? This expert-level quiz explores remission durability, treatment withdrawal, and practical strategies for...
How should clinicians redefine severe alopecia areata? When is it appropriate to treat ≤20% scalp involvement with oral JAK inhibitors? This expert-level quiz explores remission durability, treatment withdrawal, and practical strategies for...
How should clinicians redefine...
03/12/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/10/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and cooperative roles of IL-4, IL-13, and IL-31 in sustaining chronic itch and inflammation in prurigo nodularis.
Explore the hierarchical and...
03/10/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
03/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how type 2 immune signaling drives chronic itch in prurigo nodularis through complex neuroimmune interactions.
Test your understanding of how...
03/05/2026
The Dermatologist
psoriasis
Quiz
03/02/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing feature of generalized pustular psoriasis that differentiates it from plaque psoriasis?
What is a key distinguishing...
03/02/2026
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psoriasis
Quiz
03/02/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
What is the reason generalized pustular psoriasis is often misdiagnosed?
What is the reason generalized pustular psoriasis is often misdiagnosed?
What is the reason generalized...
03/02/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between allergic disease trends, genetic timelines, and the clinical framework used to describe the progression of atopic conditions across childhood.
Explore the relationship between...
02/26/2026
The Dermatologist
Quiz
02/26/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of early skin barrier interventions in infants and the clinical rationale for prompt treatment of atopic dermatitis in young children, including implications for long-term disease outcomes.
Assess your understanding of...
02/26/2026
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