Cardiovascular comorbidities in atopic dermatitis: Potential implications for the use of Janus kinase inhibitors

To the Editor: The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the use of 2 oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors —abrocitinib and upadacitinib—for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) not adequately controlled with systemic therapies, including biologics, or when the use of such treatments is inadvisable.1,2 In September 2021, the Food and Drug Administration issued a boxed warning for a ll JAK inhibitors regarding the increased risk of serious infections, heart attack, stroke, cancer, blood clots, and death.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Research letter Source Type: research