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A case of dupilumab combination therapy for exacerbation of atopic dermatitis in a patient with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis treated with mepolizumab.

Authors :
Iwadate Y
Arinuma Y
Matsueda Y
Tanaka T
Wada T
Tanaka S
Oku K
Yamaoka K
Source :
Modern rheumatology case reports [Mod Rheumatol Case Rep] 2023 Dec 29; Vol. 8 (1), pp. 159-162.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

We report a 60-year-old male with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) complicated with atopic dermatitis (AD). The patient was initially treated with prednisolone, cyclosporine A, and mepolizumab (MEPO). Due to worsening skin symptoms after prednisolone tapering, dupilumab (DUP) was added as an adjunctive therapy for AD confirmed by skin biopsy. The combination therapy of MEPO and DUP resulted in rapid improvement of skin symptoms, suggesting it may be an effective therapeutic option for patients with EGPA and AD. This case report emphasises the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating complex diseases such as EGPA and AD.<br /> (© Japan College of Rheumatology 2023. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2472-5625
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Modern rheumatology case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37804249
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/mrcr/rxad059