Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis–Associated Nail Dystrophy: A Case Report

This case illustrates that AD-related nail dystrophy should be considered in patients with chronic nail changes, negative mycological studies, elevated total serum IgE, and a personal or family history of atopy. Dupilumab achieved complete and durable resolution of nail dystrophy in this patient, supporting IL-4/IL-13 pathway inhibition as a rational therapeutic option for this challenging phenotype of AD.

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International Medical Case Reports Journal
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s568733
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Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis–Associated Nail Dystrophy: A Case Report

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Dupilumab for Atopic Dermatitis–Associated Nail Dystrophy: A Case Report

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Abstract

This case illustrates that AD-related nail dystrophy should be considered in patients with chronic nail changes, negative mycological studies, elevated total serum IgE, and a personal or family history of atopy. Dupilumab achieved complete and durable resolution of nail dystrophy in this patient, supporting IL-4/IL-13 pathway inhibition as a rational therapeutic option for this challenging phenotype of AD.

International Medical Case Reports JournalVol. Volume 19
Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 47%
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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