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In this real-life study, Patruno and colleagues found that dupilumab worked well but more slowly in patients with a higher body mass index (BMI). On the basis of these findings, if patients are not in a hurry, the standard dose of dupilumab should eventually work, regardless of BMI. If patients are in a hurry to see improvement, perhaps dose escalation could be considered for patients with a high BMI, or perhaps topical triamcinolone could be used to speed time-to–initial resolution in the high-BMI population.

In the very well-done study by Silverberg and colleagues, tapinarof was effective, well tolerated, and generally safe for atopic dermatitis in adults and children. Great! Topical tapinarof should soon be another good option for our patients with atopic dermatitis. How valuable will it be? We already have topical corticosteroids that are very effective for atopic dermatitis, and we have multiple other nonsteroidal topical agents, including topical calcineurin inhibitors and topical ruxolitinib. 

Perhaps the biggest limitation of all these treatments is poor adherence to topical treatment. I'm not sure how effective even highly effective nonsteroidal topicals will be for patients who did not respond to topical steroids when the primary reason for topical steroid failure is poor treatment adherence. I'd love to see the development of a once-a-week or once-a-month topical therapy that would address the poor-adherence hurdle.

Abrocitinib is an effective treatment for improving atopic dermatitis. Although atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition requiring long-term management, we'd like to minimize exposure to the drug to avoid side effects. Thyssen and colleagues described the effectiveness of two maintenance treatment regimens: continuing 200 mg/d or reducing the dose to 100 mg/d. Both regimens prevented flares more than did placebo. This study also provided information on safety of the maintenance regimens. Rates of herpetic infections were low across all the groups, but unlike the two treatment groups, there were no cases of herpes simplex infection in the patients in the placebo arm.
 

In this real-life study, Patruno and colleagues found that dupilumab worked well but more slowly in patients with a higher body mass index (BMI). On the basis of these findings, if patients are not in a hurry, the standard dose of dupilumab should eventually work, regardless of BMI. If patients are in a hurry to see improvement, perhaps dose escalation could be considered for patients with a high BMI, or perhaps topical triamcinolone could be used to speed time-to–initial resolution in the high-BMI population.

In the very well-done study by Silverberg and colleagues, tapinarof was effective, well tolerated, and generally safe for atopic dermatitis in adults and children. Great! Topical tapinarof should soon be another good option for our patients with atopic dermatitis. How valuable will it be? We already have topical corticosteroids that are very effective for atopic dermatitis, and we have multiple other nonsteroidal topical agents, including topical calcineurin inhibitors and topical ruxolitinib. 

Perhaps the biggest limitation of all these treatments is poor adherence to topical treatment. I'm not sure how effective even highly effective nonsteroidal topicals will be for patients who did not respond to topical steroids when the primary reason for topical steroid failure is poor treatment adherence. I'd love to see the development of a once-a-week or once-a-month topical therapy that would address the poor-adherence hurdle.

Abrocitinib is an effective treatment for improving atopic dermatitis. Although atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition requiring long-term management, we'd like to minimize exposure to the drug to avoid side effects. Thyssen and colleagues described the effectiveness of two maintenance treatment regimens: continuing 200 mg/d or reducing the dose to 100 mg/d. Both regimens prevented flares more than did placebo. This study also provided information on safety of the maintenance regimens. Rates of herpetic infections were low across all the groups, but unlike the two treatment groups, there were no cases of herpes simplex infection in the patients in the placebo arm.
 

In this real-life study, Patruno and colleagues found that dupilumab worked well but more slowly in patients with a higher body mass index (BMI). On the basis of these findings, if patients are not in a hurry, the standard dose of dupilumab should eventually work, regardless of BMI. If patients are in a hurry to see improvement, perhaps dose escalation could be considered for patients with a high BMI, or perhaps topical triamcinolone could be used to speed time-to–initial resolution in the high-BMI population.

In the very well-done study by Silverberg and colleagues, tapinarof was effective, well tolerated, and generally safe for atopic dermatitis in adults and children. Great! Topical tapinarof should soon be another good option for our patients with atopic dermatitis. How valuable will it be? We already have topical corticosteroids that are very effective for atopic dermatitis, and we have multiple other nonsteroidal topical agents, including topical calcineurin inhibitors and topical ruxolitinib. 

Perhaps the biggest limitation of all these treatments is poor adherence to topical treatment. I'm not sure how effective even highly effective nonsteroidal topicals will be for patients who did not respond to topical steroids when the primary reason for topical steroid failure is poor treatment adherence. I'd love to see the development of a once-a-week or once-a-month topical therapy that would address the poor-adherence hurdle.

Abrocitinib is an effective treatment for improving atopic dermatitis. Although atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition requiring long-term management, we'd like to minimize exposure to the drug to avoid side effects. Thyssen and colleagues described the effectiveness of two maintenance treatment regimens: continuing 200 mg/d or reducing the dose to 100 mg/d. Both regimens prevented flares more than did placebo. This study also provided information on safety of the maintenance regimens. Rates of herpetic infections were low across all the groups, but unlike the two treatment groups, there were no cases of herpes simplex infection in the patients in the placebo arm.
 

Key clinical point: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who had many or severe flares were more likely to report higher disease severity and impairment in quality of life than those who had no or few flares.

Major finding: Patients with 1-5, 6-10, or >10 flares had higher median Patient-Oriented SCORing for Atopic Dermatitis (29.7, 36.3, and 42.9, respectively) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (3, 4, and 7, respectively) scores than those without flares.

Study details: This Danish population-based study included 1557 patients with AD who had 0 (n = 57), 1-5 (n = 698), 6-10 (n = 324), or >10 (n = 478) flares during the past 12 months.

Disclosures: The study was funded by Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain. Three authors declared being employees of Almirall, whereas the remaining authors reported having various ties with Almirall and other sources.

Source: Nielsen M-L, Nymand LK, Domenech Pena A, et al. Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: A Danish population-based study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 30). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20160 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who had many or severe flares were more likely to report higher disease severity and impairment in quality of life than those who had no or few flares.

Major finding: Patients with 1-5, 6-10, or >10 flares had higher median Patient-Oriented SCORing for Atopic Dermatitis (29.7, 36.3, and 42.9, respectively) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (3, 4, and 7, respectively) scores than those without flares.

Study details: This Danish population-based study included 1557 patients with AD who had 0 (n = 57), 1-5 (n = 698), 6-10 (n = 324), or >10 (n = 478) flares during the past 12 months.

Disclosures: The study was funded by Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain. Three authors declared being employees of Almirall, whereas the remaining authors reported having various ties with Almirall and other sources.

Source: Nielsen M-L, Nymand LK, Domenech Pena A, et al. Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: A Danish population-based study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 30). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20160 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who had many or severe flares were more likely to report higher disease severity and impairment in quality of life than those who had no or few flares.

Major finding: Patients with 1-5, 6-10, or >10 flares had higher median Patient-Oriented SCORing for Atopic Dermatitis (29.7, 36.3, and 42.9, respectively) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (3, 4, and 7, respectively) scores than those without flares.

Study details: This Danish population-based study included 1557 patients with AD who had 0 (n = 57), 1-5 (n = 698), 6-10 (n = 324), or >10 (n = 478) flares during the past 12 months.

Disclosures: The study was funded by Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain. Three authors declared being employees of Almirall, whereas the remaining authors reported having various ties with Almirall and other sources.

Source: Nielsen M-L, Nymand LK, Domenech Pena A, et al. Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: A Danish population-based study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 30). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20160 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who had many or severe flares were more likely to report higher disease severity and impairment in quality of life than those who had no or few flares.

Major finding: Patients with 1-5, 6-10, or >10 flares had higher median Patient-Oriented SCORing for Atopic Dermatitis (29.7, 36.3, and 42.9, respectively) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (3, 4, and 7, respectively) scores than those without flares.

Study details: This Danish population-based study included 1557 patients with AD who had 0 (n = 57), 1-5 (n = 698), 6-10 (n = 324), or >10 (n = 478) flares during the past 12 months.

Disclosures: The study was funded by Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain. Three authors declared being employees of Almirall, whereas the remaining authors reported having various ties with Almirall and other sources.

Source: Nielsen M-L, Nymand LK, Domenech Pena A, et al. Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: A Danish population-based study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 30). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20160 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who had many or severe flares were more likely to report higher disease severity and impairment in quality of life than those who had no or few flares.

Major finding: Patients with 1-5, 6-10, or >10 flares had higher median Patient-Oriented SCORing for Atopic Dermatitis (29.7, 36.3, and 42.9, respectively) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (3, 4, and 7, respectively) scores than those without flares.

Study details: This Danish population-based study included 1557 patients with AD who had 0 (n = 57), 1-5 (n = 698), 6-10 (n = 324), or >10 (n = 478) flares during the past 12 months.

Disclosures: The study was funded by Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain. Three authors declared being employees of Almirall, whereas the remaining authors reported having various ties with Almirall and other sources.

Source: Nielsen M-L, Nymand LK, Domenech Pena A, et al. Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: A Danish population-based study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 30). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20160 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who had many or severe flares were more likely to report higher disease severity and impairment in quality of life than those who had no or few flares.

Major finding: Patients with 1-5, 6-10, or >10 flares had higher median Patient-Oriented SCORing for Atopic Dermatitis (29.7, 36.3, and 42.9, respectively) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (3, 4, and 7, respectively) scores than those without flares.

Study details: This Danish population-based study included 1557 patients with AD who had 0 (n = 57), 1-5 (n = 698), 6-10 (n = 324), or >10 (n = 478) flares during the past 12 months.

Disclosures: The study was funded by Almirall S.A., Barcelona, Spain. Three authors declared being employees of Almirall, whereas the remaining authors reported having various ties with Almirall and other sources.

Source: Nielsen M-L, Nymand LK, Domenech Pena A, et al. Characterization of patients with atopic dermatitis based on flare patterns and severity of disease: A Danish population-based study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 30). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20160 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) had a significantly increased risk for atopic dermatitis (AD), and patients with AD had a significantly increased risk for PCOS.

Major finding: The risk of developing AD was significantly higher in patients with PCOS (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.99; P < .001) than in control participants. Similarly, the risk of developing PCOS was significantly higher in patients with AD (aOR 1.86; P < .001) than in control participants.

Study details: This nested case-control study included 3234 participants with PCOS who were matched with 12,936 control participants without PCOS using nearest-neighbor propensity-score matching, of whom 293 (4.55%) with PCOS and 588 (9.06%) without PCOS had AD.

Disclosures: This study did not disclose any source of funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Kim IH, Andrade LF, Haq Z, et al. Association of polycystic ovary syndrome with atopic dermatitis: A case control study. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024;316:258. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03102-0 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) had a significantly increased risk for atopic dermatitis (AD), and patients with AD had a significantly increased risk for PCOS.

Major finding: The risk of developing AD was significantly higher in patients with PCOS (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.99; P < .001) than in control participants. Similarly, the risk of developing PCOS was significantly higher in patients with AD (aOR 1.86; P < .001) than in control participants.

Study details: This nested case-control study included 3234 participants with PCOS who were matched with 12,936 control participants without PCOS using nearest-neighbor propensity-score matching, of whom 293 (4.55%) with PCOS and 588 (9.06%) without PCOS had AD.

Disclosures: This study did not disclose any source of funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Kim IH, Andrade LF, Haq Z, et al. Association of polycystic ovary syndrome with atopic dermatitis: A case control study. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024;316:258. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03102-0 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) had a significantly increased risk for atopic dermatitis (AD), and patients with AD had a significantly increased risk for PCOS.

Major finding: The risk of developing AD was significantly higher in patients with PCOS (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.99; P < .001) than in control participants. Similarly, the risk of developing PCOS was significantly higher in patients with AD (aOR 1.86; P < .001) than in control participants.

Study details: This nested case-control study included 3234 participants with PCOS who were matched with 12,936 control participants without PCOS using nearest-neighbor propensity-score matching, of whom 293 (4.55%) with PCOS and 588 (9.06%) without PCOS had AD.

Disclosures: This study did not disclose any source of funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Kim IH, Andrade LF, Haq Z, et al. Association of polycystic ovary syndrome with atopic dermatitis: A case control study. Arch Dermatol Res. 2024;316:258. doi: 10.1007/s00403-024-03102-0 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who initially responded to a 12-week induction with 200 mg abrocitinib had a low risk for flares during the 40-week maintenance period, irrespective of whether the dose was continued or stepped down to 100 mg.

Major finding: The range of probabilities of not flaring were 6%-82%, 31%-92%, and 14%-34% in patients who received 100 mg abrocitinib, 200 mg abrocitinib, and placebo, respectively. An increased percentage change in the Eczema Area and Severity Index score from baseline to randomization and an Investigator's Global Assessment score of 0 at randomization (both P < .001) were predictors of not flaring.

Study details: This post hoc analysis of the JADE REGIMEN trial included 798 patients with moderate to severe AD who responded to 200 mg abrocitinib induction therapy and were randomly assigned to receive abrocitinib (200 or 100 mg) or placebo during the maintenance period.

Disclosures: This study was funded by Pfizer Inc. Four authors declared being employees and shareholders of Pfizer Inc. Other authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Pfizer Inc.

Source: Thyssen JP, Silverberg JI, Ruano J, et al. Optimizing maintenance therapy in responders to abrocitinib induction: A post hoc analysis of JADE REGIMEN. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 16). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20095 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who initially responded to a 12-week induction with 200 mg abrocitinib had a low risk for flares during the 40-week maintenance period, irrespective of whether the dose was continued or stepped down to 100 mg.

Major finding: The range of probabilities of not flaring were 6%-82%, 31%-92%, and 14%-34% in patients who received 100 mg abrocitinib, 200 mg abrocitinib, and placebo, respectively. An increased percentage change in the Eczema Area and Severity Index score from baseline to randomization and an Investigator's Global Assessment score of 0 at randomization (both P < .001) were predictors of not flaring.

Study details: This post hoc analysis of the JADE REGIMEN trial included 798 patients with moderate to severe AD who responded to 200 mg abrocitinib induction therapy and were randomly assigned to receive abrocitinib (200 or 100 mg) or placebo during the maintenance period.

Disclosures: This study was funded by Pfizer Inc. Four authors declared being employees and shareholders of Pfizer Inc. Other authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Pfizer Inc.

Source: Thyssen JP, Silverberg JI, Ruano J, et al. Optimizing maintenance therapy in responders to abrocitinib induction: A post hoc analysis of JADE REGIMEN. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 16). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20095 Source

Key clinical point: Patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who initially responded to a 12-week induction with 200 mg abrocitinib had a low risk for flares during the 40-week maintenance period, irrespective of whether the dose was continued or stepped down to 100 mg.

Major finding: The range of probabilities of not flaring were 6%-82%, 31%-92%, and 14%-34% in patients who received 100 mg abrocitinib, 200 mg abrocitinib, and placebo, respectively. An increased percentage change in the Eczema Area and Severity Index score from baseline to randomization and an Investigator's Global Assessment score of 0 at randomization (both P < .001) were predictors of not flaring.

Study details: This post hoc analysis of the JADE REGIMEN trial included 798 patients with moderate to severe AD who responded to 200 mg abrocitinib induction therapy and were randomly assigned to receive abrocitinib (200 or 100 mg) or placebo during the maintenance period.

Disclosures: This study was funded by Pfizer Inc. Four authors declared being employees and shareholders of Pfizer Inc. Other authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Pfizer Inc.

Source: Thyssen JP, Silverberg JI, Ruano J, et al. Optimizing maintenance therapy in responders to abrocitinib induction: A post hoc analysis of JADE REGIMEN. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 16). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20095 Source

Key clinical point: Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a significantly higher likelihood of increased body mass index (BMI) corresponding to overweight or obesity, with a positive correlation observed between increased BMI and AD severity.

Major finding: Patients with AD had a three times higher risk for overweight (odds ratio [OR] 3.61; P < .01) and a six times higher risk for obesity (OR 6.61; P < .05) than control participants. Furthermore, the risk for overweight or obesity was almost 20 times higher in patients with moderate to severe AD  (OR 20.4; P < .001) vs those with mild AD.

Study details: This retrospective case-control study included 130 children with AD and 130 age- and sex-matched control participants who were categorized according to their BMI and nutritional status as underweight (percentile < 5), normal weight (percentile 5-84), overweight (percentile 85-94), or obese (percentile ≥ 95).

Disclosures: The authors did not disclose any source of funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Sendrea AM, Cristea S, Salavastru CM. Association between increased body mass index (BMI) and atopic dermatitis in children attending a tertiary referral center: A case-control study. Cureus. 2024;16:e60770. doi: 10.7759/cureus.60770 Source

Key clinical point: Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a significantly higher likelihood of increased body mass index (BMI) corresponding to overweight or obesity, with a positive correlation observed between increased BMI and AD severity.

Major finding: Patients with AD had a three times higher risk for overweight (odds ratio [OR] 3.61; P < .01) and a six times higher risk for obesity (OR 6.61; P < .05) than control participants. Furthermore, the risk for overweight or obesity was almost 20 times higher in patients with moderate to severe AD  (OR 20.4; P < .001) vs those with mild AD.

Study details: This retrospective case-control study included 130 children with AD and 130 age- and sex-matched control participants who were categorized according to their BMI and nutritional status as underweight (percentile < 5), normal weight (percentile 5-84), overweight (percentile 85-94), or obese (percentile ≥ 95).

Disclosures: The authors did not disclose any source of funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Sendrea AM, Cristea S, Salavastru CM. Association between increased body mass index (BMI) and atopic dermatitis in children attending a tertiary referral center: A case-control study. Cureus. 2024;16:e60770. doi: 10.7759/cureus.60770 Source

Key clinical point: Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a significantly higher likelihood of increased body mass index (BMI) corresponding to overweight or obesity, with a positive correlation observed between increased BMI and AD severity.

Major finding: Patients with AD had a three times higher risk for overweight (odds ratio [OR] 3.61; P < .01) and a six times higher risk for obesity (OR 6.61; P < .05) than control participants. Furthermore, the risk for overweight or obesity was almost 20 times higher in patients with moderate to severe AD  (OR 20.4; P < .001) vs those with mild AD.

Study details: This retrospective case-control study included 130 children with AD and 130 age- and sex-matched control participants who were categorized according to their BMI and nutritional status as underweight (percentile < 5), normal weight (percentile 5-84), overweight (percentile 85-94), or obese (percentile ≥ 95).

Disclosures: The authors did not disclose any source of funding. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Sendrea AM, Cristea S, Salavastru CM. Association between increased body mass index (BMI) and atopic dermatitis in children attending a tertiary referral center: A case-control study. Cureus. 2024;16:e60770. doi: 10.7759/cureus.60770 Source

Key clinical point: Topical 1% tapinarof showed significant clinical efficacy and favorable safety and tolerability in adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At 8 weeks, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with tapinarof vs vehicle achieved a Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis™ score of 0 or 1 and ≥2-grade improvement from baseline in ADORING 1 (45.4% vs 13.9%) and ADORING 2 (46.4% vs 18.0%) trials (both P < .0001). Few serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported; rates of discontinuation due to adverse events were lower with tapinarof compared to vehicle.

Study details: The phase 3 ADORING 1 (n = 407) and 2 (n = 406) trials included adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive 1% tapinarof cream or vehicle once daily for 8 weeks.

Disclosures: This study was supported by Dermavant Sciences, Inc. Five authors declared being employees of or holding stock options in Dermavant Sciences. Several authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Dermavant Sciences.

Source: Silverberg JI, Eichenfield LF, Hebert AA, et al. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 (May 20). doi:  10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.023 Source

Key clinical point: Topical 1% tapinarof showed significant clinical efficacy and favorable safety and tolerability in adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At 8 weeks, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with tapinarof vs vehicle achieved a Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis™ score of 0 or 1 and ≥2-grade improvement from baseline in ADORING 1 (45.4% vs 13.9%) and ADORING 2 (46.4% vs 18.0%) trials (both P < .0001). Few serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported; rates of discontinuation due to adverse events were lower with tapinarof compared to vehicle.

Study details: The phase 3 ADORING 1 (n = 407) and 2 (n = 406) trials included adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive 1% tapinarof cream or vehicle once daily for 8 weeks.

Disclosures: This study was supported by Dermavant Sciences, Inc. Five authors declared being employees of or holding stock options in Dermavant Sciences. Several authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Dermavant Sciences.

Source: Silverberg JI, Eichenfield LF, Hebert AA, et al. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 (May 20). doi:  10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.023 Source

Key clinical point: Topical 1% tapinarof showed significant clinical efficacy and favorable safety and tolerability in adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At 8 weeks, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with tapinarof vs vehicle achieved a Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis™ score of 0 or 1 and ≥2-grade improvement from baseline in ADORING 1 (45.4% vs 13.9%) and ADORING 2 (46.4% vs 18.0%) trials (both P < .0001). Few serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported; rates of discontinuation due to adverse events were lower with tapinarof compared to vehicle.

Study details: The phase 3 ADORING 1 (n = 407) and 2 (n = 406) trials included adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive 1% tapinarof cream or vehicle once daily for 8 weeks.

Disclosures: This study was supported by Dermavant Sciences, Inc. Five authors declared being employees of or holding stock options in Dermavant Sciences. Several authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Dermavant Sciences.

Source: Silverberg JI, Eichenfield LF, Hebert AA, et al. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 (May 20). doi:  10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.023 Source

Key clinical point: Topical 1% tapinarof showed significant clinical efficacy and favorable safety and tolerability in adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At 8 weeks, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with tapinarof vs vehicle achieved a Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis™ score of 0 or 1 and ≥2-grade improvement from baseline in ADORING 1 (45.4% vs 13.9%) and ADORING 2 (46.4% vs 18.0%) trials (both P < .0001). Few serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported; rates of discontinuation due to adverse events were lower with tapinarof compared to vehicle.

Study details: The phase 3 ADORING 1 (n = 407) and 2 (n = 406) trials included adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive 1% tapinarof cream or vehicle once daily for 8 weeks.

Disclosures: This study was supported by Dermavant Sciences, Inc. Five authors declared being employees of or holding stock options in Dermavant Sciences. Several authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Dermavant Sciences.

Source: Silverberg JI, Eichenfield LF, Hebert AA, et al. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 (May 20). doi:  10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.023 Source

Key clinical point: Topical 1% tapinarof showed significant clinical efficacy and favorable safety and tolerability in adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At 8 weeks, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with tapinarof vs vehicle achieved a Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis™ score of 0 or 1 and ≥2-grade improvement from baseline in ADORING 1 (45.4% vs 13.9%) and ADORING 2 (46.4% vs 18.0%) trials (both P < .0001). Few serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported; rates of discontinuation due to adverse events were lower with tapinarof compared to vehicle.

Study details: The phase 3 ADORING 1 (n = 407) and 2 (n = 406) trials included adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive 1% tapinarof cream or vehicle once daily for 8 weeks.

Disclosures: This study was supported by Dermavant Sciences, Inc. Five authors declared being employees of or holding stock options in Dermavant Sciences. Several authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Dermavant Sciences.

Source: Silverberg JI, Eichenfield LF, Hebert AA, et al. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 (May 20). doi:  10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.023 Source

Key clinical point: Topical 1% tapinarof showed significant clinical efficacy and favorable safety and tolerability in adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At 8 weeks, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with tapinarof vs vehicle achieved a Validated Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis™ score of 0 or 1 and ≥2-grade improvement from baseline in ADORING 1 (45.4% vs 13.9%) and ADORING 2 (46.4% vs 18.0%) trials (both P < .0001). Few serious treatment-emergent adverse events were reported; rates of discontinuation due to adverse events were lower with tapinarof compared to vehicle.

Study details: The phase 3 ADORING 1 (n = 407) and 2 (n = 406) trials included adults and children age 2 years or older with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive 1% tapinarof cream or vehicle once daily for 8 weeks.

Disclosures: This study was supported by Dermavant Sciences, Inc. Five authors declared being employees of or holding stock options in Dermavant Sciences. Several authors declared having other ties with various sources, including Dermavant Sciences.

Source: Silverberg JI, Eichenfield LF, Hebert AA, et al. Tapinarof cream 1% once daily: Significant efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adults and children down to 2 years of age in the pivotal phase 3 ADORING trials. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 (May 20). doi:  10.1016/j.jaad.2024.05.023 Source

Key clinical point: A higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with short-term reduction in the efficacy of dupilumab in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), with no effect on long-term efficacy.

Major finding: At week 16, patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² vs those with BMI < 25 kg/m² showed a significantly reduced improvement in Eczema Area Severity Index (P < .001), Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (P < .05), and Dermatology Life Quality Index (P < .05) scores, but improvements were comparable at weeks 24 and 52. However, all patients showed significant improvement in all scores from baseline to week 16, which was sustained till week 52.

Study details: This single-center, retrospective study included 839 adult patients with moderate to severe AD and a BMI < 25 kg/m² or ≥ 25 kg/m² who received dupilumab.

Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Two authors declared serving as investigators, speakers, consultants, or advisory board members for various sources.

Source: Patruno C, Potestio L, Cecere D, et al. The impact of body mass index on dupilumab treatment outcomes in adult atopic dermatitis patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 19). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20111 Source

Key clinical point: A higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with short-term reduction in the efficacy of dupilumab in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), with no effect on long-term efficacy.

Major finding: At week 16, patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² vs those with BMI < 25 kg/m² showed a significantly reduced improvement in Eczema Area Severity Index (P < .001), Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (P < .05), and Dermatology Life Quality Index (P < .05) scores, but improvements were comparable at weeks 24 and 52. However, all patients showed significant improvement in all scores from baseline to week 16, which was sustained till week 52.

Study details: This single-center, retrospective study included 839 adult patients with moderate to severe AD and a BMI < 25 kg/m² or ≥ 25 kg/m² who received dupilumab.

Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Two authors declared serving as investigators, speakers, consultants, or advisory board members for various sources.

Source: Patruno C, Potestio L, Cecere D, et al. The impact of body mass index on dupilumab treatment outcomes in adult atopic dermatitis patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 19). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20111 Source

Key clinical point: A higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with short-term reduction in the efficacy of dupilumab in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), with no effect on long-term efficacy.

Major finding: At week 16, patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m² vs those with BMI < 25 kg/m² showed a significantly reduced improvement in Eczema Area Severity Index (P < .001), Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (P < .05), and Dermatology Life Quality Index (P < .05) scores, but improvements were comparable at weeks 24 and 52. However, all patients showed significant improvement in all scores from baseline to week 16, which was sustained till week 52.

Study details: This single-center, retrospective study included 839 adult patients with moderate to severe AD and a BMI < 25 kg/m² or ≥ 25 kg/m² who received dupilumab.

Disclosures: This study did not receive any funding. Two authors declared serving as investigators, speakers, consultants, or advisory board members for various sources.

Source: Patruno C, Potestio L, Cecere D, et al. The impact of body mass index on dupilumab treatment outcomes in adult atopic dermatitis patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024 (May 19). doi: 10.1111/jdv.20111 Source

Key clinical point: Lebrikizumab monotherapy significantly improved skin symptoms and itch in adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At week 16, a higher proportion of patients treated with lebrikizumab vs placebo in ADvocate 1 and 2 achieved an Investigator’s Global Assessment score of 0 or 1 with at least a two-point improvement from baseline (46.6% vs 14.3%) and at least a 75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index score (62.0% vs 17.3%), with improvements observed as early as week 4 (all P < .05). Consistent corresponding results were observed for ADhere.

Study details: This post hoc analysis of the ADvocate 1 and 2 trials and ADhere trial included 148 adolescents with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive subcutaneous lebrikizumab or placebo alone in ADvocate 1 and 2 or combined with topical corticosteroids in ADhere.

Disclosures: The three trials were funded by Dermira, Inc., a subsidiary wholly owned by Eli Lilly and Company. Four authors declared being employees of Eli Lilly and Company. Several authors declared being consultants or speakers for or having other ties with various sources, including Eli Lilly and Company.

Source: Hebert AA, Flohr C, Hong HC, et al. Efficacy of lebrikizumab in adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: 16-week results from three randomized phase 3 clinical trials. J Dermatolog Treat. 2024;35:2324833. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2324833 Source

Key clinical point: Lebrikizumab monotherapy significantly improved skin symptoms and itch in adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At week 16, a higher proportion of patients treated with lebrikizumab vs placebo in ADvocate 1 and 2 achieved an Investigator’s Global Assessment score of 0 or 1 with at least a two-point improvement from baseline (46.6% vs 14.3%) and at least a 75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index score (62.0% vs 17.3%), with improvements observed as early as week 4 (all P < .05). Consistent corresponding results were observed for ADhere.

Study details: This post hoc analysis of the ADvocate 1 and 2 trials and ADhere trial included 148 adolescents with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive subcutaneous lebrikizumab or placebo alone in ADvocate 1 and 2 or combined with topical corticosteroids in ADhere.

Disclosures: The three trials were funded by Dermira, Inc., a subsidiary wholly owned by Eli Lilly and Company. Four authors declared being employees of Eli Lilly and Company. Several authors declared being consultants or speakers for or having other ties with various sources, including Eli Lilly and Company.

Source: Hebert AA, Flohr C, Hong HC, et al. Efficacy of lebrikizumab in adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: 16-week results from three randomized phase 3 clinical trials. J Dermatolog Treat. 2024;35:2324833. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2324833 Source

Key clinical point: Lebrikizumab monotherapy significantly improved skin symptoms and itch in adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

Major finding: At week 16, a higher proportion of patients treated with lebrikizumab vs placebo in ADvocate 1 and 2 achieved an Investigator’s Global Assessment score of 0 or 1 with at least a two-point improvement from baseline (46.6% vs 14.3%) and at least a 75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index score (62.0% vs 17.3%), with improvements observed as early as week 4 (all P < .05). Consistent corresponding results were observed for ADhere.

Study details: This post hoc analysis of the ADvocate 1 and 2 trials and ADhere trial included 148 adolescents with moderate to severe AD who were randomly assigned to receive subcutaneous lebrikizumab or placebo alone in ADvocate 1 and 2 or combined with topical corticosteroids in ADhere.

Disclosures: The three trials were funded by Dermira, Inc., a subsidiary wholly owned by Eli Lilly and Company. Four authors declared being employees of Eli Lilly and Company. Several authors declared being consultants or speakers for or having other ties with various sources, including Eli Lilly and Company.

Source: Hebert AA, Flohr C, Hong HC, et al. Efficacy of lebrikizumab in adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: 16-week results from three randomized phase 3 clinical trials. J Dermatolog Treat. 2024;35:2324833. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2324833 Source