Safety And Efficacy Of Dupilumab In Adult Patients With A History Of Eczema Herpeticum

Eczema herpeticum is not uncommon in patients with severe eczema. Prior studies have showed an increase rate of some herpes simplex exacerbation (oral ulcers) in retrospective analysis of patients treated with dupilumab versus placebo but no increase in eczema herpeticum. Efficacy and side effects of dupilumab, recently FDA approved for severe eczema, have not been reported in patients with a prior history of eczema
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research