Case Series: Scabies Complicating Dupilumab Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis

Kelly, Madeleine Louise, and Miller, Robert M. (2025) Case Series: Scabies Complicating Dupilumab Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 66 (7). pp. 422-424.

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DOI: 10.1111/ajd.14589

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Abstract

We present a case series of four patients who had scabies diagnosed while on Dupilumab treatment for atopic dermatitis. The Type 2 immune response is the primary immune response for both ordinary and crusted scabies, and Dupilumab inhibits this response. This inhibition could be the reason behind treatment resistance and crusted presentations in this case series. Clinicians should be aware of the possible development of scabies in patients on Dupilumab and the potential of scabies masquerading as atopic dermatitis at the time of instituting this medication.


Item ID:	88421
Item Type:	Article (Short Note)
ISSN:	1440-0960
Keywords:	biologics, dupilumab, scabies
Copyright Information:	© 2025 Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Date Deposited:	16 Apr 2026 06:29
FoR Codes:	32 BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES > 3202 Clinical sciences > 320205 Dermatology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2001 Clinical health > 200105 Treatment of human diseases and conditions @ 100%
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