Successful treatment of severe refractory atopic dermatitis with efalizumab

Farshidi, A.; Sadeghi, P.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 5(10): 994-998

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 17373150
Document Number: 15083
Despite multiple therapeutic modalities, treatment of atopic dermatitis with its chronic, relapsing nature remains a challenge. Chronic use of standard therapies is associated with variable efficacy and potential side effects. Targeted therapeutic approaches using biologic agents may prove to be a novel alternative. We present a case of severe recalcitrant atopic dermatitis successfully treated with efalizumab.

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Successful treatment of severe refractory atopic dermatitis with efalizumab