Efficacy of Omalizumab in Treatment of Therapy-Resistant Atopic Dermatitis and Contact Dermatitis

Abstract

Omalizumab selectively binds to immunoglobulin E antibodies and is approved for treatment of allergic asthma. However, its use in dermatologic diseases is increasing. Here, we report three treatment resistant cases, one with atopic dermatitis the other two with contact dermatitis successfully treated with omalizumab with no side effect.

Keywords

• Atopic Dermatitis
• Contact Dermatitis
• Omalizumab

Omalizumabin Tedaviye Dirençli Atopik Dermatit ve Kontakt Dermatit Tedavisindeki Etkinliği

Abstract

Omalizumab selektif olarak immünoglobulin E antikorlarına bağlanır ve alerjik astım tedavisi için onaylanmıştır. Bununla birlikte dermatolojik hastalıklarda kullanımı giderek artmaktadır. Bu makalede, omalizumab ile başarılı bir şekilde ve yan etki görülmeden tedavi edilmiş biri atopik dermatitli, diğer ikisi kontakt dermatitli olmak üzere tedaviye direnç gösteren üç olgu sunduk.

Keywords

• Atopik Dermatit
• Kontakt Dermatit
• Omalizumab

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