Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic, pruritic, relapsing inflammatory dermatological condition. The exact cause of the disease is unknown; however, certain factors such as epigenetic, genetic, immunological, and environmental interactions with overlapping skin barrier defects are indicated in its pathogenesis.
Oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have been approved for use in treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammation & immunity disorders. Signaling proteins linked to cytokine receptors activate transcription factors, called signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) and modulate the expression of thousands of genes associated with inflammatory processes. JAK inhibition of type 2 cytokine signaling has recently shown pruritic benefit in clinical trials. JAK inhibition is not restricted to systemic administration but has also been developed as a topical treatment option.
- Which clinical trial endpoints would be most impactful for you in assessing a drug’s efficacy for atopic dermatitis (ex. IGA, EASI, SCORAD, pruritus, QOL)?
- In what patient subset or severity would you consider using a JAK inhibitor?
- Would the availability of a topical JAK impact the prescribing trends for topical calcineurin inhibitors or crisaborole?
Reference: https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0092-8674%2817%2930931-5
As for JAK inhibitors, I'm looking forward to having new weapons to combat AD, but given the multiple safety concerns of the oral versions, I'd be more comfortable dipping my toes in this water with topical JAK inhibitors first, assuming they're available, too. Us allergists don't have much experience prescribing systemic meds that have potential thrombotic, malignant, infectious, and pregnancy complications. I'd like to see some guidance first from our national A/I societies on recommended baseline and ongoing labs/screenings for these oral JAK inhibitors. Dupixent would likely remain my go-to systemic drug during the initial oral JAK inhibitor rollout.
Potentially, topical JAK inhibitors could supplant some of the other topical agents we use, but for mild patient. I'd likely favor continuing to use the currents agents given their prove utility over many years and presumably their better side effect profile.
As for JAK inhibitors, I'm looking forward to having new weapons to combat AD, but given the multiple safety concerns of the oral versions, I'd be more comfortable dipping my toes in this water with topical JAK inhibitors first, assuming they're available, too. Us allergists don't have much experience prescribing systemic meds that have potential thrombotic, malignant, infectious, and pregnancy complications. I'd like to see some guidance first from our national A/I societies on recommended baseline and ongoing labs/screenings for these oral JAK inhibitors. Dupixent would likely remain my go-to systemic drug during the initial oral JAK inhibitor rollout.
Potentially, topical JAK inhibitors could supplant some of the other topical agents we use, but for mild patient. I'd likely favor continuing to use the currents agents given their prove utility over many years and presumably their better side effect profile.
As for JAK inhibitors, I'm looking forward to having new weapons to combat AD, but given the multiple safety concerns of the oral versions, I'd be more comfortable dipping my toes in this water with topical JAK inhibitors first, assuming they're available, too. Us allergists don't have much experience prescribing systemic meds that have potential thrombotic, malignant, infectious, and pregnancy complications. I'd like to see some guidance first from our national A/I societies on recommended baseline and ongoing labs/screenings for these oral JAK inhibitors. Dupixent would likely remain my go-to systemic drug during the initial oral JAK inhibitor rollout.
Potentially, topical JAK inhibitors could supplant some of the other topical agents we use, but for mild patient. I'd likely favor continuing to use the currents agents given their prove utility over many years and presumably their better side effect profile.
I would use oral JAK inhibitors as third line, due to less favorable side effect profile than dupilimab would use if not improved on this therapy. A topical could be second line for those failing TCS. Therefore, milder patients may benefit from the effectiveness vs TCI or Eucrisa
I would use oral JAK inhibitors as third line, due to less favorable side effect profile than dupilimab would use if not improved on this therapy. A topical could be second line for those failing TCS. Therefore, milder patients may benefit from the effectiveness vs TCI or Eucrisa
I would use oral JAK inhibitors as third line, due to less favorable side effect profile than dupilimab would use if not improved on this therapy. A topical could be second line for those failing TCS. Therefore, milder patients may benefit from the effectiveness vs TCI or Eucrisa
I would consider use of JAK inhibitor as second line unless there is a contraindication of first line therapy. AD severity should be a least strongly moderate or severe.
The availabilty of topical JAK inhibitors may decrease use of other topicals but will depend on cos, if there is a blackbox warning and coverage as well as prior auth hassels.
I would consider use of JAK inhibitor as second line unless there is a contraindication of first line therapy. AD severity should be a least strongly moderate or severe.
The availabilty of topical JAK inhibitors may decrease use of other topicals but will depend on cos, if there is a blackbox warning and coverage as well as prior auth hassels.
I would consider use of JAK inhibitor as second line unless there is a contraindication of first line therapy. AD severity should be a least strongly moderate or severe.
The availabilty of topical JAK inhibitors may decrease use of other topicals but will depend on cos, if there is a blackbox warning and coverage as well as prior auth hassels.
- Moderate to severe, unresponsive or inadequate response to topicals; probably would use Dupixent before considering oral JAK inhibitors
- I am not a big fan of Eucrisa, and would likely use topical JAK inhibitor before calcineurin inhibitors
- Moderate to severe, unresponsive or inadequate response to topicals; probably would use Dupixent before considering oral JAK inhibitors
- I am not a big fan of Eucrisa, and would likely use topical JAK inhibitor before calcineurin inhibitors
- Moderate to severe, unresponsive or inadequate response to topicals; probably would use Dupixent before considering oral JAK inhibitors
- I am not a big fan of Eucrisa, and would likely use topical JAK inhibitor before calcineurin inhibitors
AD would have to be the severe, after trying everything.
Topical JAK would probably replace the other topicals
until it has been used and studied for a few years.
AD would have to be the severe, after trying everything.
Topical JAK would probably replace the other topicals
until it has been used and studied for a few years.
AD would have to be the severe, after trying everything.
Topical JAK would probably replace the other topicals
until it has been used and studied for a few years.