Clinical assessment tools are a practical method to measure the impact of treatment on disease activity and the quality of life of patients but, remains restricted in the clinical practice setting Latin America (LA).

A selected panel of Latin American experts discussed atopic dermatitis (AD) and proposed specific and realistic recommendations for implementing control tools for AD care in LA. 

The Highlights were as follows-

• Achieving control over atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex task that demands-
• Collective efforts between the patients and physicians,
• Usage of correct tools,
• Uncompromising adherence to treatment

Clinical assessment tools come as a practical method to evaluate the impact of the treatment on disease activity and patient quality of life.

Global data support the use of clinical assessment tools, but their use in clinical practice is limited in Latin America (LA).

There exist potential benefits and barriers in incorporating a validated control assessment tool for AD into routine clinical practice in LA.

Validated AD control assessment tools will help physicians to evaluate disease control, treatment response, and patient satisfaction, thus aiding in developing optimal management strategies.

LA should utilize AD assessment tools to render the comprehensive care of patients with AD and shared decision-making, patient empowerment, and standardized care.

Source: Sanchez J, Cherrez-Ojeda I, Galvan C. et al. The Unmet Needs in Atopic Dermatitis Control in Latin America: A Multidisciplinary Expert Perspective. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb),2021; 11, 1521–1540. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-021-00595-9