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Review of Systemic Treatment Options for Adult Atopic Dermatitis
Melinda Gooderham1, Charles W Lynde2, Kim Papp3
11 Queen's University, SKiN Centre for Dermatology, and Probity Medical Research, Peterborough, ON, Canada.
Background:
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease resulting from defects in skin barrier and aberrant immune responses. AD significantly affects the quality of life. Not all patients respond to topical therapies, and often systemic therapy is required to control the disease.
Objective:
To review the treatment options for adult AD patients including those options for patients who do not respond adequately or have contraindications to oral systemic therapy.
Methods:
A working group of clinicians with experience managing AD was convened to review the current literature on treatment options for adult AD patients. This review is based on the best available evidence from a published systematic review and an additional literature search.
Results:
Current treatments for AD are reviewed, including options for adult AD patients who do not respond or have contraindications to current systemic therapies. A new approach with targeted therapies is reviewed based on best available evidence.
Conclusion:
Many AD patients respond satisfactorily to topical or systemic treatments, but for those patients who do not respond or have contraindications, new biologic agents appear to be promising therapies.
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