The following may indicate that your patient is appropriate for DUPIXENT:
- Have tried a variety of topical prescription therapies for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and are still uncontrolled1
- Suffer from inadequate control of pruritus1
- Have moderate-to-severe erythema and moderate-to-severe papulation/infiltration (IGA 3 or 4)2
- Have ≥10% of their body covered with lesions3
- Have disease that may involve problem areas, such as the face, hands, and feet3
Explore who may be ready
for DUPIXENT
See below for pictures of patients with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who might be appropriate for DUPIXENT.
Simon
Age 32
Has lived with moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis since infancy
Struggling with steroid cycles
I’ll try anything to heal my
skin, but I
never succeed.
I always end up with
another cycle of steroids.
—Simon
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
- His lesions generally appear on his legs, neck, upper chest, and back
- He’s concerned that people are staring at his lesions
- Has persistent itch despite having tried several therapeutic approaches
Treatment and goals
- Has tried a variety of treatments including antihistamines, multiple topical prescription treatments, phototherapy, bleach baths, oatmeal baths, wet wraps, and dietary changes, but nothing provides sustained control
- Wants a treatment that will help his moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Irene
Age 49
Has lived with moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis for 15 years
Battling intense, persistent itch
My scaly, scarred, itchy
dry skin has
me
scratching all through the day
and the night.
—Irene
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-
severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who
suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-
severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who
suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
- Her lesions affect multiple areas, covering 55% of her body
- Her clothes, her sheets, her soap, her detergent, her diet, exercising, the sun—everything makes her itch. And traveling for work makes it even harder to manage it
- She worries about how she will conceal her skin
Treatment and goals
- Has tried multiple therapeutic approaches, including topical prescription treatments and alternative therapies, yet remains uncontrolled
- Wants more than anything else to lessen her intense itching and achieve clearer skin
Heidi
Age 55
Has lived with moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis since 2 years of age
Finding it hard to hide her skin
My atopic dermatitis only
covers a few
parts of my
body—unfortunately, it is
always my hands, wrists,
ankles, and neck.
—Heidi
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
- She suffers from uncontrolled disease on 12% of her body
- Her affected areas are minimal but very visible
- Has to explain to the parents and children at day care that her condition is not contagious
Treatment and goals
- Has tried multiple treatments, including topical prescription treatments
- Wet wraps lessen the redness of her skin, but not the itching, and the process is time-consuming
- Wants a treatment that helps clear her very visible problem areas
Studies
Whitney
Age 14
Has lived with moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis since infancy
Worried about her worsening
moderate-
to-severe atopic
dermatitis symptoms
It’s hard enough being a
teenager. But it
feels like
one big cruel joke when
you
throw in the cracking,
peeling, red skin.
—Whitney
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
- Her lesions generally appear on her arms, legs, and feet
- She’s constantly itching, and her lesion coverage has increased from 10% to 16% in the last year
- She’s worried about how she’ll be able to conceal her lesions for an upcoming pool party
Treatment and goals
- Has tried a variety of therapies, including topical prescription treatments, and has remained uncontrolled
- Cannot maintain clear skin for long periods of time
- Her mom wants to try another approach to treatment
Eddie
Age 15
Has lived with moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis since 5 years of age
Fighting a losing battle with intense
itch
I don’t want to scratch,
but not scratching
is
impossible.
My skin ends
up paying
the price.
—Eddie
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
- He has dry, scaly, and red skin that itches incessantly
- He experiences significant disease across his arms and trunk
- He’s concerned about his hockey equipment exacerbating his signs and symptoms
Treatment and goals
- Recently tried several dietary changes, increased water intake, and tried out new soaps and moisturizers—but they haven’t lessened his itch
- Has tried a variety of prescription therapies, including topical prescription treatments, and has remained uncontrolled
- Wants to control his persistent itch
Josh
Age 6
Has lived with moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis since infancy
Visible lesions and frequent itching
Every day was a struggle
for him when it
came to
his atopic dermatitis, but I felt
there was nothing I
could do.
—Josh's mother
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from
atopic
dermatitis.
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who suffer
from
atopic
dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
- He’s frequently scratching his lesions, although he knows he shouldn’t
- He thinks everyone makes fun of the way his skin looks
Treatment and goals
- Has tried topical prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and dietary changes
- His parents are struggling to find a treatment that can help reduce the severity of his lesions
Case Study
Sam
Age 4
Has lived with moderate-to-severe
atopic dermatitis since infancy
Persistent, uncontrollable
scratching
due to intense
itching
He can’t tell you himself,
but every
day is a
constant struggle to
control his itching.
—Sam's father
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-
severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who
suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Image of an actual
patient with
uncontrolled
moderate-to-
severe
atopic
dermatitis.
Story is inspired by
people who
suffer
from atopic
dermatitis.
Signs and symptoms
- He has red scaly lesions that itch persistently
- His lesions continue to spread and worsen
- Is worried other kids won't befriend him because of his skin
Treatment and goals
- Has exhausted multiple topical prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and non-pharmacological treatments, but with no success
- His parents are struggling to find a treatment option to help manage his intense itch
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