Incidence, Risk Factors, and Management of Conjunctivitis in Atopic Dermatitis Patients Treated With Dupilumab or Tralokinumab: Results From a Multicenter, Observational, Retrospective Study
Conjunctivitis represents a relatively frequent AE in patients with AD receiving dupilumab or tralokinumab. However, earlier onset of conjunctivitis with tralokinumab and higher discontinuation rates with dupilumab suggest differing tolerability profiles. Early recognition of ocular symptoms is essential, and dermatologists should promptly initiate supportive eye care and refer to ophthalmologists when appropriate to avoid unnecessary treatment interruptions.
Authors
- Simone Ribero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0098-1406)
- Maddalena Napolitano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3309-8190)
- Laura Calabrese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1298-8883)
- Flavia Pigliacelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2118-0795)
- Maria Esposito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4773-6993)
- Mariateresa Rossi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5101-159X)
- Rosanna Satta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2814-5629)
- Niccolò Gori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1987-0623)
- Lina Maria Magnanimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2056-9483)
- Bianca Maria Piraccini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6537-9689)
- Carlotta Gurioli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1279-7451)
- Laura Lazzeri
- Giovanni Rubegni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8247-3666)
- Emiliano Antiga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7787-4433)
- Luca Stingeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7919-8141)
- Ilaria Trave (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5469-4517)
- Ruggero Cascio Ingurgio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1438-9553)
- Marika Del Gaudio
- Mario Bruno Guanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5303-3517)
- Paolo ROMITA
- Oriele Sarno
- Antonio Costanzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9697-2557)
- Maria Mariano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7964-3388)
- Luca Potestio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5940-0592)
- Maria Concetta Fargnoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7249-2556)
- Michela Ortoncelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6774-7080)
- Elena Pezzolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0121-4812)
- Cataldo Patruno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8661-2822)
- Monica Corazza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2105-6217)
- Emanuela Martina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0815-172X)
- Pietro Morrone
- Flavia Manzo Margiotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9593-9357)
- Andrea Carugno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8231-2205)
- Pietro Rubegni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7762-9312)
- Nicola Zerbinati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2177-9677)
- Eustachio Nettis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1383-105X)
- Caterina Foti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6196-9788)
- Marco Romanelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4127-0141)
- Silvia Mariel Ferrucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6734-1366)
- Alessandra Narcisi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1938-8581)
- Laura Bonzano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8933-4626)
- Francesca Barei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7188-7310)
- Claudio Marasca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8401-5730)
- Katharina Hansel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6674-4278)
- Benedetta Tirone
- Ketty Peris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1957-6600)
- Fabrizio Guarneri
- Rosa Valentina Puca
- Francesca di Vico
- Elena Ippoliti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6455-0531)
- Laura Grigolato
Institutions
- University of Siena (IT)
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- University of Pisa (IT)
- University of Messina (IT)
- University of Insubria (IT)
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
- University of Molise (IT)
- Humanitas University (IT)
- University of Sassari (IT)
- Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (IT)
- University of Ferrara (IT)
- University of L'Aquila (IT)
- University of Perugia (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera di Cosenza (IT)
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia (IT)
- Fatebenefratelli Hospital (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera S.Giuseppe Moscati (IT)
- Ospedale Santa Maria (IT)
- Azienda USL di Bologna (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera S.Maria (IT)
- San Gallicano Hospital (IT)
- Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (IT)
- University of the Sacred Heart (JP)
- Ospedale San Bortolo (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital (IT)
- University of Florence (IT)
- University of Turin (IT)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
- University of Brescia (IT)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.70027
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.01
Funders
- Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
- Università Degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emila
- Università degli Studi di Genova
- Università di Bologna
- Università degli Studi di Torino
- Università degli Studi di Brescia
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
- Università degli Studi di Perugia