Recalcitrant Dyshidrotic Eczema Treated With Dupilumab
The following two cases presented by JDD authors Ryan A. Gall MD, John D. Peters MD, and Alyson J. Brinker MD add to the growing literature supporting the use of dupilumab in the treatment of patients with recalcitrant dyshidrotic eczema, both with and without diagnosed contact allergens.
Introduction
Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or pompholyx when involving larger bullae, is a c …
The following two cases presented by JDD authors Ryan A. Gall MD, John D. Peters MD, and Alyson J. Brinker MD add to the growing literature supporting the use of dupilumab in the treatment of patients with recalcitrant dyshidrotic eczema, both with and without diagnosed contact allergens.
Introduction
Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or pompholyx when involving larger bullae, is a c … Continue reading "Recalcitrant Dyshidrotic Eczema Treated With Dupilumab"
CASE REPORT
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