Dupilumab for Chronic Prurigo in Different Backgrounds: A Case Series

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2022 Sep 12:15:1863-1867. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S379231. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

Chronic prurigo (CPG) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by intense pruritus, and therapy is often challenging due to its unclear pathogenesis. Here, we report four patients with refractory CPG from different backgrounds who experienced failure of conventional therapy and were controlled with dupilumab, accompanied by a significant decrease in pruritus numerical rating scale, dermatology life quality index, and investigator global assessment, without adverse effects. Furthermore, dupilumab improved the condition of asthma in CPG patients along with an increase in asthma control test scores.

Keywords: asthma; chronic prurigo; dupilumab; therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

Grants and funding

Program of Health Commission of Sichuan Province (Grant No. ChuanGanYan 2021-505) and Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM Scientific Research Capacity Enhancement “Hundred Talents Program” (Grant No.20B04) supported publication fees.