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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Recalcitrant atopic dermatitis (AD) with high IgE is challenging to treat.
  • Immunoadsorption (IA) is a novel approach, but IgE-specific adsorber data is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of IgE-selective IA in severe AD patients.
  • To assess the impact of IA on IgE levels and clinical scores.

Main Methods:

  • Ten patients with severe AD (SCORAD ≥ 60, IgE ≥ 750 kU/L) were included.
  • Treatment involved two cycles of five IgE-selective IA sessions, spaced 3 weeks apart.

Main Results:

  • Four patients completed the study; mean SCORAD improved by 43% up to 6 months.
  • 50% of patients achieved ≥ 50% reduction in SCORAD.
  • IA cycles significantly reduced IgE, IgM, IgA, and IgG levels.
  • One case of Staphylococcus aureus septicemia occurred; no other major adverse events.

Conclusions:

  • IgE-selective IA appears effective for severe AD with high IgE.
  • Further studies are needed due to a high withdrawal rate.