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    Glossary Dupilumab

    monoclonal antibody treating inflammatory conditions like eczema and asthma

    Dupilumab is a monoclonal antibody medication used to treat certain inflammatory conditions like eczema (atopic dermatitis) and asthma. It works by blocking specific proteins (IL-4 and IL-13) involved in the body's immune response, thereby reducing inflammation and symptoms.

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      research Dupilumab in Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Systematic Review

      72 citations , March 2023 in “Biomolecules”
      This study reviewed the use of dupilumab, beyond its approved indications for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, and found effective treatment reports for various chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as bullous autoimmune diseases, eczema, and alopecia areata, highlighting its broad potential in dermatology.
      Alopecia Areata After Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis

      research Alopecia areata after dupilumab for atopic dermatitis

      53 citations , January 2018 in “JAAD case reports”
      This report describes the case of a patient who developed alopecia areata within five weeks of starting treatment for atopic dermatitis with dupilumab.
      Dupilumab: A Review of Present Indications and Off-Label Uses

      research Dupilumab: A Review of Present Indications and Off-Label Uses

      50 citations , March 2021 in “Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology”
      This review examines existing research and clinical trials on the use of dupilumab for various skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal disorders, but it reports no new clinical findings.
      Drug-Induced Alopecia After Dupilumab Therapy

      research Drug-induced alopecia after dupilumab therapy

      49 citations , December 2018 in “JAAD case reports”
      This case report describes a patient who developed alopecia after 18 weeks of treatment with dupilumab for atopic dermatitis.