Opinion|Videos|February 10, 2025
Navigating New Treatment Options for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management
Panelists discuss the role of newer agents, including biologics/monoclonal antibodies (dupilumab, tralokinumab, lebrikizumab) and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (abrocitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib), in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, emphasizing their effectiveness in improving outcomes for patients who do not have adequate control with conventional therapies.
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- Where do you see the newer agents fitting into moderate to severe atopic dermatitis treatment?
- Biologics/monoclonal antibodies: dupilumab, tralokinumab, lebrikizumab
- JAK inhibitors: abrocitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib
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