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Vivian Y Shi1, Erman Güler2, Brian Esparza3
1University of Washington Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA.
Abstract:
As the number of systemic agents available for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) continues to increase, it is likely that patients may need or want to switch from one treatment to another. Owing to differences in the mechanism of action, the systemic agents abrocitinib (an oral Janus kinase 1-selective inhibitor) and dupilumab (an injectable interleukin 4 alpha antagonist) are associated with distinct efficacy and safety profiles. Two recent publications have examined the efficacy and safety of long-term abrocitinib in patients previously treated with dupilumab. In this podcast article, two dermatologists discuss the management of moderate-to-severe AD and highlight factors to consider before changing therapies in the context of these recent studies, focusing on switching from dupilumab to abrocitinib treatment.Below is the link to the electronic supplementary material. Supplementary file1 (MP4 173881 KB).
Insights
For moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), switching from dupilumab to abrocitinib offers distinct efficacy and safety. This discussion highlights factors for managing AD treatment changes.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Increasing systemic agents for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) necessitates understanding treatment switching.
- Abrocitinib (JAK1 inhibitor) and dupilumab (IL-4 antagonist) have different mechanisms, efficacy, and safety profiles.
Discussion:
- Two recent studies evaluated long-term abrocitinib efficacy and safety in patients previously treated with dupilumab.
- Dermatologists discuss factors to consider when switching from dupilumab to abrocitinib for moderate-to-severe AD management.
Key Insights:
- Abrocitinib and dupilumab represent distinct therapeutic options in AD treatment.
- Understanding patient history and treatment profiles is crucial for successful therapy modification.
Outlook:
- Further research will continue to refine treatment algorithms for moderate-to-severe AD.
- Personalized medicine approaches will guide the selection and sequencing of systemic agents.
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