Dupilumab for patients with photoaggravated dermatoses with skin nodules as main manifestations: A case series

Abstract

Photoaggravated dermatoses (PD) are diseases that occur without ultraviolet (UV) radiation but are sometimes or frequently exacerbated by UV radiation. The clinical manifestations of PD are varied, some patients may present with pruritic nodular lesions at the site of light exposure, which possibly through a light-induced type 2 inflammatory response. Some cases may be difficult to treat, safe and effective treatment methods are constantly being explored. Here, we reported five patients with moderate to severe PD with skin nodules as main manifestations successfully treated with dupilumab, who were previously resistant to conventional treatment. After the 16-week treatment period, dupilumab showed good efficacy and safety in PD mainly characterized by nodules.

Keywords

• dupilumab
• nodules
• photoaggravated dermatoses
• photodermatoses