Oral small molecules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a systematic review

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. Conventional treatments include topical emollients, corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy, and systemic immunomodulatory agents, however, these medications have limitations in the treatment of moderate to s...

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Main Authors: Pezhman Mobasher, Mehran Heydari Seradj, Jodie Raffi, Margit Juhasz, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2018.1544412
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author Pezhman Mobasher
Mehran Heydari Seradj
Jodie Raffi
Margit Juhasz
Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska
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Mehran Heydari Seradj
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Margit Juhasz
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description Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. Conventional treatments include topical emollients, corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy, and systemic immunomodulatory agents, however, these medications have limitations in the treatment of moderate to severe AD. Current literature demonstrates that oral small molecules may be an effective modality to treat AD. Method: Using PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Skin databases and clinicaltrials.gov a search with terms ‘atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema’ and ‘name of the oral small molecule’ was conducted resulting in 1197 articles. Inclusion criteria were studies involving human subjects treated with oral small molecule medication for AD and written in English. Randomized clinical trials, open-label prospective trials, and case reports/series were reviewed. Results: Seven articles, with a total of 250 patients, were included for review. Oral small molecules studied include: apremilast, baricitinib, JNJ-39758979, and tofacitinib. Small molecules demonstrate improvement in AD disease scores, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life. Conclusion: Preliminary results demonstrate that oral small molecules are an effective treatment option in AD with minimal side effects. Additional randomized studies with larger sample sizes are needed to determine the efficacy and long-term side effects of these novel therapies.
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spelling doaj.art-9a9207d4afd74f50b0076f23d76767662023-09-15T14:08:34ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Dermatological Treatment0954-66341471-17532019-08-0130655055710.1080/09546634.2018.15444121544412Oral small molecules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a systematic reviewPezhman Mobasher0Mehran Heydari Seradj1Jodie Raffi2Margit Juhasz3Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska4University of California, IrvineShahed UniversityUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, IrvineIntroduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. Conventional treatments include topical emollients, corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy, and systemic immunomodulatory agents, however, these medications have limitations in the treatment of moderate to severe AD. Current literature demonstrates that oral small molecules may be an effective modality to treat AD. Method: Using PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Skin databases and clinicaltrials.gov a search with terms ‘atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema’ and ‘name of the oral small molecule’ was conducted resulting in 1197 articles. Inclusion criteria were studies involving human subjects treated with oral small molecule medication for AD and written in English. Randomized clinical trials, open-label prospective trials, and case reports/series were reviewed. Results: Seven articles, with a total of 250 patients, were included for review. Oral small molecules studied include: apremilast, baricitinib, JNJ-39758979, and tofacitinib. Small molecules demonstrate improvement in AD disease scores, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life. Conclusion: Preliminary results demonstrate that oral small molecules are an effective treatment option in AD with minimal side effects. Additional randomized studies with larger sample sizes are needed to determine the efficacy and long-term side effects of these novel therapies.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2018.1544412atopic dermatitiseczemasmall moleculessmall molecule inhibitors
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Oral small molecules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a systematic review
Journal of Dermatological Treatment
atopic dermatitis
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small molecules
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title Oral small molecules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a systematic review
title_full Oral small molecules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a systematic review
title_fullStr Oral small molecules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a systematic review
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title_short Oral small molecules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis: a systematic review
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small molecules
small molecule inhibitors
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