Dupilumab Benefits Adolescents With Moderate-to-severe Eczema

Dupilumab works by stopping the action of certain substances in the body that cause the symptoms of eczema. Specifically, it is a monoclonal antibody against interleukin-4 receptor alpha.

"Adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis have a high disease burden that negatively affects quality of life, and patients are in need of therapies that can be used long-term," said senior author Ashish Bansal, MD, of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in Tarrytown, New York.

"Results from these trials show that dupilumab provides substantial and sustained clinical benefit to these patients with an acceptable safety profile."

Source: Eurekalert