Omalizumab treatment in severe adult atopic dermatitis.
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2011-12
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic skin diseases. Treatment options include lubricants, antihistamines, and corticosteroids in either topical or oral forms. Severe AD is frequently recalcitrant to these medications. We reported three cases of severe AD patients who had elevated of IgE levels and failed to response to several prior medical treatment. After being treated with Omalizumab (humanized monoclonal anti-IgE antibody), the patients had marked alleviation of symptoms with improved Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) and pruritic scores. No patient experienced adverse effect.
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Omalizumab, IgE levels, EASI score
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Thaiwat Supitchaya, Sangasapaviliya Atik. Omalizumab treatment in severe adult atopic dermatitis. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology, 2011 Dec; 29(4): 357-360.