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Assess when appropriate patients may be ready for DUPIXENT

Topical Rx therapies alone may not provide adequate control for many patients

Patients with moderate-to-severe AD aged 6+ months may be appropriate for DUPIXENT if they have1-3:

  • Uncontrolled disease despite trying a variety of topical Rx therapies
  • Inadequate control of pruritus
  • Erythema and papulation/infiltration that are moderate to severe
  • ≥10% of their body covered in lesions
  • Disease involving problem areas such as the face, hands, and feet

CASE HISTORY

  • Initially had itch and hyperpigmentation on arms, back, and chest
  • Saw multiple providers who each prescribed medium-potency TCS
  • Consulted a specialist after 7 years

CURRENT STATUS

  • Completed 3 rounds of high-potency TCS in past year
  • Hyperpigmented papules, patches, and plaques across back and arms
  • Frustrated by frequent TCS application, describing it as “cumbersome” and “uncomfortable”

Real image of uncontrolled moderate-to-severe AD.
Story inspired by people who suffer from AD.

CASE HISTORY

  • Legs and arms affected by itch and lesions
  • PCP prescribed medium-potency TCS
  • Consulted specialist after 2 years of inadequate control

CURRENT STATUS

  • Almost daily application of medium-potency TCS for past 6 months
  • Itchy every day and night; patient says, “it's just my normal”
  • Enjoys sports, but the uniforms exacerbate her itch
  • Fidgety and distracted during office visits

Real image of uncontrolled moderate-to-severe AD.
Story inspired by people who suffer from AD.

CASE HISTORY

  • Dry patches and lichenification developed on arms and torso, along with itch
  • PCP prescribed medium-potency TCS, which failed to fully resolve lesions
  • Consulted specialist after 1 year

CURRENT STATUS

  • Primarily using high-potency TCS for the past 6 months
  • Stepping down to medium-potency TCS hasn't been successful
  • Always wears long sleeves and pants to cover up, but is “used
to it”

Real image of uncontrolled moderate-to-severe AD.
Story inspired by people who suffer from AD.

CASE HISTORY

  • Initially had itch and hyperpigmentation on arms, back, and chest
  • Saw multiple providers who each prescribed medium-potency TCS
  • Consulted a specialist after 7 years

CURRENT STATUS

  • Completed 3 rounds of high-potency TCS in past year
  • Hyperpigmented papules, patches, and plaques across back and arms
  • Frustrated by frequent TCS application, describing it as “cumbersome” and “uncomfortable”

Real image of uncontrolled moderate-to-severe AD.
Story inspired by people who suffer from AD.

CASE HISTORY

  • Legs and arms affected by itch and lesions
  • PCP prescribed medium-potency TCS
  • Consulted specialist after 2 years of inadequate control

CURRENT STATUS

  • Almost daily application of medium-potency TCS for past 6 months
  • Itchy every day and night; patient says, “it's just my normal”
  • Enjoys sports, but the uniforms exacerbate her itch
  • Fidgety and distracted during office visits

Real image of uncontrolled moderate-to-severe AD.
Story inspired by people who suffer from AD.

CASE HISTORY

  • Dry patches and lichenification developed on arms and torso, along with itch
  • PCP prescribed medium-potency TCS, which failed to fully resolve lesions
  • Consulted specialist after 1 year

CURRENT STATUS

  • Primarily using high-potency TCS for the past 6 months
  • Stepping down to medium-potency TCS hasn't been successful
  • Always wears long sleeves and pants to cover up, but is “used
to it”

Real image of uncontrolled moderate-to-severe AD.
Story inspired by people who suffer from AD.

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AD, atopic dermatitis; IGA, Investigator’s Global Assessment; PCP, primary care physician; TCS, topical corticosteroids.