ADVERTISEMENT

Severe Refractory Atopic Dermatitis With Elevated Serum IgE Treated With Omalizumab

Cutis. 2017 April;99(4):E6-E8
April 20, 2017|Cutis
Stephen A. Switlyk, MD;Andrea L. Taylor, MD;Erich M. Gaertner, MD
Author and Disclosure Information

Dr. Switlyk is from private practice, Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Taylor is from the Department of Dermatology, University of Florida, Gainesville. Dr. Gaertner was from SaraPath Diagnostics, Sarasota, and is currently retired.

The authors report no conflict of interest.

Correspondence: Stephen A. Switlyk, MD, 1921 Waldemere St, #509, Sarasota, FL 34239 (switlykderm@aol.com).

Practice Points

  • Omalizumab can be effective in treating patients with severe recalcitrant atopic dermatitis with markedly elevated serum IgE.
  • Omalizumab appears most effective when used in combination with conventional therapies.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT